Shahi Paneer

Shahi Paneer is one of the popular North Indian Panner curry recipe, influenced from Mughal Cuisine. 

Shahi, an Urdu word meaning "Royalties" is in reference to the royal title of Mughal Emperors -  "Shahenshah".

Preparation:

• In a pressure cooker, add 2 tsp oil -> add in garam spices, 1 onion, 3 -4 tomatoes, 2 green chilli and 1 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste (as in pic #1)and cook for 2 - 3mins
• Add water and pressure cook for 3 - 4 whistles
• Once it is cooked and down to room temperature, grind it to smooth paste
• In a separate pan, add 5 tsp oil -> add in all spice powders - 1 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp garam masala powder, 1/4 tsp cumin powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, 1/4 tsp gram flour, 1/4 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder (as in pic #2) -> cook for 2 mins (Add in spice powder once when the oil is warm)
• Add the ground masala paste -> cover and cook till oil separates
• Add Kasoori methi -> adjust salt and water at this stage per the desired consistency. (Can optionally add honey or sugar)
• Add in the cut paneer pieces(250g approx) and cook for 7 mins.
• Tastes good with all bread varieties and subtle pulao varieties.

Happiee Cooking !!😊

Ingredients Pic #1: (For Pressure cook)

Ingredients Pic #2: (Spice powders)