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Shahi Paneer / Indian Cottage Cheese In Creamy Gravy

Shahi Paneer is a very popular dish in India. Shahi means "Royal". Shahi Paneer is a part of the "Mughlai" cuisine. "Mughlai" cuisine was developed in the kitchens of the Mughal Empire. This cuisine is always famous for its distinct aroma consisting of whole spices. Gosh, I am feeling hungry! :D




Paneer is one of my all-time favorites. :) I just love Paneer. :D And so I am always in search of new paneer recipes. And here is another one from the lovely Aipi of US Masala. :D Thanks to her awesome recipes. I keep going back to check out all of them. I am always sure to find something new :)

Here is the recipe friends. Do try it out and let me know how you like it.. :D

Ingredients
  • Paneer, cubed – 1 C
  • Onions, chopped – 2
  • Coriander Powder – 1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala – 1/4 t
  • Ginger -1 " pc
  • Garlic - 3
  • Green chilli - 2
  • Asafetida/hing - a pinch
  • Almonds - 1/4 C
  • Cashew - 1/2 C
  • Milk- 1 C
  • Water - 1 C
  • Sugar – 1/2 t
  • Salt – to taste
  • Cilantro, chopped – a few
  • Oil – 3 T




Method
  • Soak almonds and cashews in a bowl of milk for half an hour.
  • Grind them well and keep aside.
  • In another bowl, add onions, ginger, garlic, green chilli to water and microwave for 5 mins or until the onions turn soft and transparent.
  • Allow it to cool.
  • Once cool, drain and grind to a fine paste and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan on medium heat.
  • Once hot, add asafetida, onion paste, turmeric and salt.
  • Cook till the oil starts separating from the mix.
  • Add coriander powder and stir.
  • Stir in the cashew-almond paste.
  • Add 3/4 cup of water and boil the mix.
  • Sprinkle garam masala and sugar.
  • Continue cooking for 2-3 mins and remove from fire.
  • Rich shahi paneer is ready to be served.




I am sending this recipe to Priya (Mharo Rajasthan Recipes) and Aipi's (US Masala) Bookmarked Recipes - Every Tuesday event. :) Check out their blogs dears. :) You will love it..


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  1. Priya YallapantulaJuly 19, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Hey Gopika thanks dear for your lovely comments. Love this shahi paneer of yours. I have to agree, Aipi has a bomb blog. Thanks for entering it into our event :)

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  2. Reshmi MaheshJuly 19, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Shahi paneer looks superb...

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  3. santoshbangarJuly 19, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    the white creamy shaipaneer is looking gogeous very tempting

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  4. saffronstreaksJuly 19, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    the white creamy touch to shahi paneer looks very yummy..
    thanx for dropping by

    u have a wonderful blog

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  5. aipiJuly 19, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Thanks for the sweet words again ~ I am really glad you like my work.
    The dish came out really well ~ white n creamy n really appetizing to look at!
    US Masala

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  6. VardhiniJuly 19, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Looks yummy and perfect dear.

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  7. SwathiJuly 19, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Looks perfect and delicious.

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  8. Rinku NaveenJuly 19, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    oohh that looks really creamy and yumm..

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  9. UmaJuly 19, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Shahi paneer looks very creamy and tasty. Yes i accept. Aipi has very authentic recipes. Shahi paneer is inviting me.....

    Cheers,
    Uma

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  10. DeepaJuly 19, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Delicious looking paneer s=dish. Color looks so inviting.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  11. SarasJuly 19, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Looks delicious & rich.
    SIGNATURE RECIPES & A GIVEAWAY till july 31st 2011

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  12. MaDiHaAJuly 19, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Hi...
    your have a nice cooking blog.. i love Indian food too.. but seldom cook at home.. once in a blue moon when i craved for Indian food i will cook for myself & family.. near my office got one Mamak (Indian Muslim) restaurant... i love their tosei...
    p/s: thanks drop by my blog...

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  13. PushpaJuly 19, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Flavorful and yummy paneer preparation.

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  14. Lena Rashmin RajJuly 19, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    awesome.. never seen a paneer dish in a white creamy gravy... absolutely new to me... looks delicious :)

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  15. PritiJuly 19, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Looks so delish and liked that white colour gravy

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  16. ChandraniJuly 19, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Shahi Paneer looks so creamy and healthy.....

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  17. deekshaJuly 19, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Totally droolworthy n awesome!

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  18. Cooking FoodieJuly 20, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    I like the gravy - different from the usual tomato gravies!

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  19. SadhanaJuly 20, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    This looks awesome, so creamy and delicious.

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  20. Simply LifeJuly 20, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    great idea!

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  21. ambreenJuly 20, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Wow, lovely recipe! So rich & creamy :)

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  22. SouthIndianRecipesJuly 20, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Shahi panneer looks yummy and delicious

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  23. rahinJuly 20, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Hi Gopika, this looks delicious !

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  24. Vidhya JayadeepJuly 20, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Shahi paneer looks so yummy and creamy

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  25. KateJuly 20, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I love paneer, but there are very few cheese dishes I don't like!

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  26. Miriam BartonJuly 20, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    There is so much flavor in this! I love it! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  27. Sobha ShyamJuly 20, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    shahi panner looks great dear, sure it looks like a royal dish...creamy, thick and yummy gravy!!

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  28. girlichefJuly 20, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I love the sound of paneer in a creamy gravy...delicious!

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  29. torviewtorontoJuly 20, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    delicious looking way to have paneer

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  30. PeggyJuly 20, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    this sounds like a great way to prepare paneer - never seen it like this before =)

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  31. sophiaJuly 20, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Oh that looks divine!!! Paneer is one of my favorite cheeses, esp cooked in palak paneer. I have not seen this version before, but I am loving the nuts in there for that creaminess.

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  32. AmrithaJuly 20, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Looks delicious and creamy. perfect for roti. the look is so new. i always imagine the regular red curry. this one is different. will try this recipe sometime.

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  33. ManuJuly 21, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Ohhh I am so happy to find a new way to eat paneer!!! This dish sounds fantastic!

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  34. JoanneJuly 21, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    I love paneer and this seems like such a delicious way to prepare it!

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  35. arthiJuly 21, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    very tempting..love to have with my roti :)

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  36. kankanaJuly 21, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I have been planning on making some shahi paneer for a long time now and it's somehow not getting implemented. You are inspiring me sweetie :)

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  37. AnupamaJuly 21, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Hi Gopika, first time over on your blog and have already bookmarked some recipes. I am a great paneer fan too so the shahi paneer immediately caught my attention. Secondly I love your zebra cake. It's a must make for me now. Thanks for sharing :)

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  38. cinnamonNchilliesJuly 22, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Hii..thanks for dropping by and leaving a nice comment. Paneer in white gravy looks gorgeous and inviting!!!

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  39. NithuJuly 23, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog. Shahi paneer looks nice.

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  40. deeptiJuly 24, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    That looks perfect for Roti

    http://panchamrutham.blogspot.com/

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  41. Biny AnoopJuly 25, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    dats truly shahi dear...love the sound of it

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  42. Irina MMarch 19, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    Hi! Your shahi paneer recipe was nominated as one of the "Best Shahi Paneer Recipes on the Net". To vote for it, please visit http://easyindianrecipes.org/side-dish-recipes/best-shahi-paneer-recipes-on-the-net-vote-for-your-favorite/ - your recipe is positioned at #192 (random order).

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