Shahi Paneer | Indian Cottage Cheese Cooked In A Rick Cream Gravy

SHAHI PANEER / INDIAN COTTAGE CHEESE COOKED IN A RICH CREAMY GRAVY

Recipe By Elizabhen (Hussinabhen) Jariwala

Recipe type: Main

Cuisine: Indian

INGREDIENTS

Almonds - 2 tbsp
Cashew nuts - 2 tbsp
Saffron - 8-10 strands
Milk - 2 tbsp ( warm )
Vegetable oil - 3 tbsp
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Cloves - 3-4
Black peppercorns - 5-6
Black cardamom - 2
Green cardamom - 2
Cinnamon - 1 inch piece
Onion - 1 and ½ cup ( chopped )
Ginger - 1 inch piece ( grated )
Garlic - 5-6 ( grated )
Tomato puree - 2 tbsp
Khoya - 2 tbsp
Kashmiri red chili powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
Garam masala powder - ½ tsp
Salt to taste
Paneer - 400 g
Honey - 2 tsp
Lemon juice - 2 tsp
Cardamom powder - ½ tsp
Kewra essence - 5-6 drops
Fresh cream - 2 tbsp

INSTRUCTIONS
Soak almonds and cashew nuts in warm water for 15 minutes.Soak saffron in warm milk for 15 minutes.Heat oil and ghee in a pan.Add cloves, black peppercorn, black cardamom, green cardamom and cinnamon.Fry for 10-15 seconds.Add onion and fry till pinkish.Add the ginger and garlic and fry till onion turns golden brown.Add tomato puree and cook for a minute.Remove the pan from heat and let the masala cool.Blend the masala in a blender along with soaked almonds and cashew nuts to make a smooth paste.Transfer the paste in the pan.Add khoya and saffron soaked in milkCook for another minute.Add kashmiri red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, salt and a cup of water and cook for 1-2 minutes.Add paneer, honey, lemon juice, cardamom powder, kewra essence and a cup of water and cook on low heat for 5-6 minutes.Adjust water according to your preferenceAdd fresh cream and cook for a minute.Garnish with fresh coriander and fresh cream and serve hot with Naan or pulao.