Dhaba Paneer Masala

ZMA
ZMA @zesty5

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This is a luscious and a creamy Paneer recipe from Dhaba. It's not only yummy but also looks every bit a regal dish. This goes well with Tandoori Rotis or Naans along with any Rice dish too. All in all a satiating dish packed with the goodness of homemade and pure Paneer. It's creamy and delicious.
Made with a few simple pantry staples that every Indian kitchen has, this one is a winner for sure.
Not only that, it's perfect for any party menu. Be it a family Lunch or Dinner or a party with a few people on a weekend, this is just perfect for every occasion.
It also adds that special element to the party.
Soft and flavourful, aromatic and delectable, it's a beautiful choice with no doubt at all.
Happy Cooking with Zee!

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Ingredients

30 minutes
5 servings
  1. 400 gmPaneer or Cottage Cheese
  2. 1/2 tspTurmeric powder
  3. 1 tspRed Chilli powder
  4. 1/2 tspSalt
  5. 1/2 tspCumin powder
  6. 1 tspGinger garlic paste
  7. 1/2 tspGaram Masala
  8. 1 tbspOil
  9. FOR THE GRAVY -
  10. 2Onions finely chopped
  11. 3-4Tomatoes pureed
  12. 1/2 cupbeaten Curd
  13. 1 tbspGhee
  14. 1 tbspOil
  15. 1Cinnamon sticks small
  16. 2Bay Leaves
  17. 1 tspCumin Seeds
  18. 2Green Cardamoms
  19. 1Black Cardamom or Badi Elaichi
  20. 1 bunchCoriander Leaves chopped
  21. 1 tspSalt or to taste
  22. 1 tspRed Chilli powder
  23. 1 tspCoriander powder

Cooking Instructions

30 minutes
  1. 1

    Marinate Paneer with the ingredients as mentioned. Stir fry it in a tablespoon of Oil until a bit crisp and done on a low heat. Set it aside.

  2. 2

    In a deep pan, heat both Oil and Ghee. Add the whole spices. Fry them all for a minute or two before adding the Onions. Saute until golden brown in colour. Now add all the powdered spices along with the pureed Tomatoes. Don't forget to add beaten Curd also.

  3. 3

    Keep the heat on a low before adding the Curd. Stir vigorously until well combined. Add a cup of water and leave it to cook keeping a lid on. Cook until the Oil separates and it's fully done with no raw smell. Add chopped Coriander Leaves too.

  4. 4

    And finally add in the stir fried Paneer cubes. Give it all a gentle mix. Serve it piping hot with Naans or any Pulao. It tastes equally good. Yum!

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Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.
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