Shahi Paneer
Author's Note
A royal curry that is traditionally made with nuts and cream. A lighter version with milk and no nuts.
Ingredients
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1.5 medium onions pureed
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3 tomatoes pureed
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2 thai chilies roughly chopped
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1 inch ginger grated
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14 oz. paneer cubed into bite size pieces
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3 teaspoons oil
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
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1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
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2 teaspoons coriander powder
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1/2 teaspoon garam masala
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Salt to taste
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1.5 cup whole milk
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2 tsps. cream (optional)
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Cilantro to garnish
Directions
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Take a deep pot and add oil to coat the bottom.
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Heat oil and add the pureed onions.
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Cook for 3-4 minutes.
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Grate the ginger and mince the chillies.
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Add the turmeric, chilli, coriander powder, salt, sugar.
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Saute for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes, ginger and chillies.
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Saute for 4-5 minutes.
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Add the milk.
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Add the paneer.
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Cook and thicken.
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Cook for 4-5 minutes
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Add the garam masala
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Garnish with cilantro
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Optional finish with a dash of cream