Shahi Paneer | Mughlai Cuisine

Shahi Paneer a  mouthwatering delicious famous paneer recipe. In any party time you should serve some exclusive royal recipes which make your party almost super hit. So without side dish its just unusual. But it should be really something special item when it is vegetarian dish along with main course. Paneer is my favorite choice in vegetarian dish. But to make it royal and rich gravy,  experiment is the right way to favor.

Shahi paneer a rich delicacy which is just la jawab in side dish gravy. It is really creamy and flavorful paneer which reminds the Mughal period cuisine exclusively. An authentic royal flavorful Nawabi dish will welcome you as a main theme.Here you should use some authentic Mughal spices which are very common in mughlai cuisine.So why late ! Lets start cooking with Mughlai temper...

Shahi Paneer | Mughal Cuisine

Recipe by Nabanita Das

Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serve :3

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Paneer cubes (soak into salted warm water)
• 1/2 Cup Onion (boiled and paste)
• 1/2 Cup Curd whisked
• 3/4 Cup Green peas boiled
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Shahi marich/ white pepper
• 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp Shahi jeera/Black cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp Cashew Raisins paste
• 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 Cup milk
• 4-5 strands saffron soaked in warm water
• 2 tbsp rose water
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp Fresh Cream

Cooking Directions

1. Marinate Paneer with curd for 10-15 minutes.
2. Heat ghee in a kadai.
3. Add shahi jeera .
4. Add garlic an ginger paste to it and saute for a while.
5. Now add boiled onion paste and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add all dry spices like coriander powder,shahi marich,garam masala powder,turmeric powder,chili powder and salt to taste.
7. Add cashew raisins paste.
8. Mix well and fry until ghee comes out.
9. Add little warm water when necessary.
10. Now add green peas and milk to it.
11. Let it cook for 1 minute.
12. Now add marinate paneer , soaked saffron and rose water.
13. Cook for 2 minutes.
14. When done add fresh cream and serve with hot Paratha.