Shahi paneer is a north indian food consisting of mainly paneer. This indian recipe consists of onion and tomato when speaking about its taste. You go to any north indian gathering/party, and you would happen to find Shahi paneer as one of the menu item.

This indian recipe is a easy-to-cook recipe. One could enjoy Shahi paneer with Naan. That makes up a tasty and delicious indian food menu.

If you want to try out Shahi paneer, find out a north indian restaurant at nearby places. A north indian restaurant should surely have Shahi paneer in their vegetarian menu.

Shahi paneer recipe ingredients (indian recipe)

Paneer - 250 grams
Onions - 2
Tomato - 1
Ginger  an inch
Garlic  3-4 pieces
Green chillies - 2
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
Dry fruits (cashew nuts, raisins, makhane) - 2tbsp
Milk - 1/2 cup
Oil - 5-6 tbsp
Salt to taste

Shahi paneer recipe preparation method (indian recipe)

  
Heat oil in a pan. Cut paneer into small cubes. Fry over medium heat until light brown. Turn pieces while frying. Keep the paneer pieces aside. Make a fine paste of onion, ginger, garlic, tomato and green chilli. Fry the paste in the oil until golden brown and oil starts separating. Add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala. Saute for 1-2 minutes. Add milk to make the gravy. Bring the gravy to boil, until the it becomes thick. Put the dry fruits in the gravy while it is being cooked. Finally add paneer pieces and 1 tbsp cream. Cook for 5 minutes. This indian recipe of shahi paneer is ready to serve, you can serve with chapatis or rice.

Enjoy the Shahi paneer with Naan and let me know how did this indian food tasted you!