Paneer Lababdar

Name: Paneer Lababdar
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2-3 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 10-12 cloves Garlic; 2 Inch Ginger; 4 Green Chillies; 2 medium Onions (Sliced); 2 Bay Leaves; 2 small Cinnamon Sticks; 4 Green Cardamom; 3 Tomatoes (Chopped); 2-3 tbsp Coriander Stems; Salt to Taste; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder; 5 Dried Kashmiri Red Chillies (Broken into pieces); 15 Cashewnuts; 3 tbsp Melon Seeds; 500 gms Fresh Amul Malai Paneer (Cubed); Hot Water (As Required); Salt to Taste; 2-3 tbsp Oil; Cubes Paneer; 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; Salt to Taste; 3-4 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 4 Green Chillies; 2 medium Onions (Chopped); 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste

Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

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"Immerse yourself in the richness of this Paneer Lababdar, a luscious dish featuring sautéed paneer cubes bathed in a sumptuous, creamy gravy.

Paneer Lababdar, a tantalizing delight in Indian cuisine, effortlessly marries creamy indulgence with a burst of flavors. Originating from the vibrant kitchens of North India, this dish is a symphony of soft paneer cubes bathed in a luscious, tomato-based gravy, enriched with a blend of aromatic spices.

Paneer Lababdar isn't just a dish; it's a celebration of textures and tastes. The creamy consistency of the gravy wraps around the succulent paneer, creating a dish that is both comforting and indulgent. Served with warm naan or steamed rice, it promises a culinary experience that transcends ordinary dining.

#OIN
#Week2
#Paneer

Old Ingredient New Recipe Challenge

"Immerse yourself in the richness of this Paneer Lababdar, a luscious dish featuring sautéed paneer cubes bathed in a sumptuous, creamy gravy.

Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

#OIN
#Week2
#Paneer

Old Ingredient New Recipe Challenge

"Immerse yourself in the richness of this Paneer Lababdar, a luscious dish featuring sautéed paneer cubes bathed in a sumptuous, creamy gravy.

#OIN
#Week2
#Paneer

Old Ingredient New Recipe Challenge

"Immerse yourself in the richness of this Paneer Lababdar, a luscious dish featuring sautéed paneer cubes bathed in a sumptuous, creamy gravy.

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Ingredients

For the Creamy Masala:
2-3 tbspOil
1 tspCumin Seeds
10-12 clovesGarlic
2 InchGinger
4Green Chillies
2medium Onions (Sliced)
2Bay Leaves
2small Cinnamon Sticks
4Green Cardamom
3Tomatoes (Chopped)
2-3 tbspCoriander Stems
Salt to Taste
1 tspKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
1/4 tspTurmeric Powder
5Dried Kashmiri Red Chillies (Broken into pieces)
15Cashewnuts
3 tbspMelon Seeds
For Softening the Paneer:
500 gmsFresh Amul Malai Paneer (Cubed)
Hot Water (As Required)
Salt to Taste
For Sautéing the Paneer:
2-3 tbspOil
CubesPaneer
1/4 tspTurmeric Powder
1/2 tspKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
Salt to Taste
For the Onion-Tomato Masala:
3-4 tbspOil
1 tspCumin Seeds
4Green Chillies
2medium Onions (Chopped)
1 tbspGinger Garlic Paste
1/4 tspTurmeric Powder
1 tspKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
1 tspCoriander Powder
2medium Tomatoes (Chopped)
Salt to Taste
1Green Bell Pepper (Finely Chopped)
Other Ingredients:
1/4 tspSugar
3-4 tbspFresh Cream
2 tbspButter
1/2 tspRoasted Kasuri Methi Powder
1/2 tspHomemade Garam Masala Powder
50 gmsPaneer (Grated)
1 tbspCoriander Leaves (Chopped)

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Steps

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Firstly, to prepare the creamy masala, assemble all the required ingredients. Heat oil in a kadai. Add the cumin seeds and allow it to sizzle. Add the ginger, garlic and green chillies.
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Add the sliced onions, bay leaves, green cardamom and cinnamon sticks and cook on high flame until the onions turn translucent.
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Add the chopped tomatoes, coriander stems, salt, kashmiri red chilli powder, turmeric powder, dried kashmiri red chillies, cashewnuts and melon seeds and cook on medium flame until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
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Add hot water and mix it well. Cover and cook on medium flame for 12 minutes until all the ingredients are cooked well. Switch off the flame. Discard the bay leaves and the cinnamon sticks. Set it aside to cool. Transfer it to a grinder and grind it. Add water, little at a time, and grind it to a fine paste. Pass the masala using a sieve and set it aside.
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Since the paneer used is store bought, keep it in hot salted water for 12-15 minutes. Let it cool. Add turmeric powder, kashmiri red chilli powder and salt to the cubed paneer. Heat oil in a kadai. Fry the paneer cubes only for a minute or two. Transfer it to a bowl and set it aside.
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Next to prepare the onion-tomato masala, assemble all the required ingredients.
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To prepare the onion-tomato masala, heat oil in a kadai. Add cumin seeds and allow it to sizzle. Add the chopped green chillies and the chopped onions.
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Saute on high flame until the onions turn golden brown. Add the ginger garlic paste and saute for few minutes.
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Reduce the flame to low and add the turmeric powder, kashmiri red chilli powder, coriander powder and mix it well. Add little water and saute for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the chopped tomatoes and salt and cook until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
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Add the finely chopped green bell pepper and saute only for a minute. Onion-tomato masala is ready.
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Now add the strained creamy masala and cook for 5-6 minutes. If thick, add hot water according to desired consistency. Add sugar and mix it well.
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Add the sautéed paneer and mix it gently.
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Add the fresh cream and mix. Add the butter and mix. Add the roasted kasuri methi powder and the homemade garam masala powder and mix.
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Add the grated paneer, chopped coriander leaves and the oil in which the paneer was fried and mix it well.
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Transfer to a serving bowl and once again garnish with fresh cream, grated paneer, chopped coriander leaves and the paneer fried oil.
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Rich, Creamy and Delicious Paneer Lababdar is ready. Serve it with roti, paratha, garlic naan, butter naan or tandoori roti.