Shahi Paneer

Shahi means Royal and hence Shahi Paneer is regarded as a Royal Meal . It is a dish that was most famous in North India.

It is a famous Mughal dish and is said to be the Kings food. One of the reasons it is called Shahi Paneer is that it has rich ingredients like dry fruits and nuts like almonds, raisins and various heavy dairy products such as cream. It is usually eaten with naan or roti. 

Ingredients

200 Gms Paneer
2 Medium Onions

1" Ginger
3-4 Garlic Pieces
2 Green Chillies
1/2 Tsp White Pepper Powder
1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
3/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1 Tsp Garam Masala Powder
3-4 Tbsp Cream
1/4 Cup Dry Fruits (Cashew Nuts, Raisins, Makhane)
1/2 Cup Milk
8-10 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
Salt to Taste

Method

1. Cut paneer into small cubes.
2. Put paneer pieces in water and keep it aside.
3. Heat oil in a kadhai. Saute the dry fruits in one tablespoon of oil.
4. Grind onion, ginger, garlic, green chilli in a blender and make a fine paste.
5. Fry the mixture in the remaining oil until golden brown and oil starts separating.
6. Add salt, red chilli powder, white pepper, turmeric powder, garam masala. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
7. Add milk to make the gravy. Bring the gravy to boil. Reduce the heat and cook until the gravy becomes thick.
8. Put a portion of the dry fruits in the gravy while it is being cooked. Keep the rest of dry fruits for decorating.
9. Finally add paneer cubes and 1 tbsp cream. Heat for 5 minutes.
10. Garnish shahi paneer with cream and dry fruits and coriander leaves.