2 Ways Paneer

Paneer Maharani

Servings - 2 - 3

INGREDIENTS

Butter - 2 tablespoons

Bay leaf - 1

Ginger - 1 1/2 teaspoons

Garlic - 1 1/2 teaspoons

Green chili - 2

Tomato puree - 240 grams

Water - 190 milliliters

Red chili - 1 teaspoon

Salt - 1 teaspoon

Sugar - 1 teaspoon

Dry fenugreek - 1 teaspoon

Fresh cream - 65 grams

Paneer - 360 grams

Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon

Ginger - for garnishing

PREPARATION

1. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet, add 1 bay leaf, 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, 2 green chili and stir for 1 - 2 minutes.

2. Then, add 240 grams tomato puree and mix it well.

3. Cook for 7 - 10 minutes on medium heat.

4. Now, add 190 milliliters water and mix it well.

5. Bring it to a boil.

6. Add 1 teaspoon red chili, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon dry fenugreek and mix it well.

7. Then, add 65 grams fresh cream and mix it again.

8. Bring it to a boil.

9. Now, add 360 grams paneer and mix it well.

10. Cook for 7 - 10 minutes on medium heat.

11. Add 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and mix it well.

12. Cook for another 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.

13. Garnish with ginger.

14. Serve hot with roti or naan.

Shahi Paneer Korma

Servings - 2 - 3

INGREDIENTS

Oil - 2 tablespoons

Cumin - 1 teaspoon

Green cardamom - 4 pods

Cloves - 4 pods

Cinnamon stick - 1 inch

Onions - 350 grams

Ginger garlic paste - 1 tablespoon

Tomato - 320 grams

Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon

Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon

Red chili - 1 teaspoon

Sugar - 1 teaspoon

Oil - 2 tablespoons

Yogurt - 75 grams

Cashew paste - 50 grams

Water - 300 milliliters

Salt - 1 teaspoon

Fresh cream - 65 grams

Paneer - 320 grams

Garam masala - 1 teaspoon

Coriander - for garnishing

PREPARATION

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pot, add 1 teaspoon cumin, 4 pods green cardamom, 4 pods cloves, 1 inch cinnamon stick and stir well.

2. Add 350 grams onions and fry till translucent.

3. Add 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste and stir well.

4. Now, add 320 grams tomato and saute till it turns soft and pulpy.

5. Cover it with lid and cook for 10 minutes.

6. Then, add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and stir well.

7. Add 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon red chili, 1 teaspoon sugar and stir well.

8. Transfer this mixture into a blender and blend it into a paste.

9. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a another pot, add the blended mixture in it.

10. Add 75 grams yogurt and mix it well.

11. Then, add 50 grams cashew paste, 300 milliliters water and mix it again.

12. Bring it to a boil.

13. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 65 grams fresh cream and stir well.

14. Now, add 320 grams paneer and mix it well.

15. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes.

16. Add 1 teaspoon garam masala and mix it well.

17. Garnish with coriander.

18. Serve hot with naan or rice.