Methi malai paneer

Name: Methi malai paneer
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: TO SOAK METHI LEAVES:; 1 bunch methi leaves / fenugreek leaves, washed and finely chopped; ¾ tsp salt; 1 cup water; 3 tbsp oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 bay leaf; 4 cloves,; 2 pods cardamom; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; ½ tsp kashmiri red chili powder; 1 green chili, slit length wise; 1 tsp coriander powder; ¼ tsp turmeric; 1 cup tomato pulp; 1 tsp sugar; ¾ cup milk; to taste salt; ¼ cup malai / fresh cream; ¼ cup water, add as required; 11 cubes paneer; ¼ tsp garam masala powder

Zalak Desai @cookandeatwithzalak

Gujrat

#GA4 #week19 #methi #winter21 Rich and creamy pander gravy recipe prepared with fenugreek leaves, milk and cream. an ideal paneer recipe which can be served with roti, garlic naan and even rice for lunch and breakfast.

Zalak Desai @cookandeatwithzalak

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Ingredients

45 minutes

4 servings

TO SOAK METHI LEAVES:
1 bunch methi leaves / fenugreek leaves, washed and finely chopped
¾ tsp salt
1 cup water
FOR METHI MALAI PANEER:
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
4 cloves,
2 pods cardamom
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
½ tsp kashmiri red chili powder
1green chili, slit length wise
1 tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp turmeric
1 cup tomato pulp
1 tsp sugar
¾ cup milk
to taste salt
¼ cup malai / fresh cream
¼ cup water, add as required
11 cubes paneer
¼ tsp garam masala powder

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Steps

45 minutes

1

Firstly, in a large bowl take finely chopped methi leaves. also wash well to get rid of dirt.furthermore, add salt and water.soak the leaves for at least 15 minutes.
2

Now squeeze off the methi completely.also saute the squeezed methi for 2 minutes.once the methi leaves shrink, remove and keep aside in a bowl.
3

Firstly heat oil and add cumin seed, bay leaf, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon stick. saute.additionally, add ginger garlic paste, green chili and onions. saute.now add spice powder like chili powder, turmeric and coriander powder. saute.
4

Also add tomato pulp and saute till it thickens.also saute till the masala start to release oil.now add sauted methi leaves.
5

Additionally add sugar and salt.saute for a minute.
now add milk, cream and water.
6

Also add paneer cubes and give a gentle mix.
additionally add garam masala.cover and simmer for 2 minutes.finally, serve methi malai paneer with chapathi or paratha.