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Creamy Methi Paneer
Aruna
This is a recipe for a creamy Methi Paneer that uses cashews, yogurt, and fenugreek in addition to tomato and onion in the gravy. Another way to make Saag Paneer!
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Course
Main
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
4
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
200
Gms
Paneer or Cottage Cheese
1/2
Cup
Sliced Onions
1/2
Cup
Finely Chopped Tomatoes
1/2
Packed Cup
Fresh Methi or Fenugreek Leaves
Substitute with 1/3 Cup Kasuri Methi, if required
2/3
Cup
Dahi or Yogurt
6 to 8
Cashews
2
Green Chillies
1
tbsp
Finely Chopped Garlic
3/4
tsp
Kitchen King Masala Or Garam Masala
1/4
tsp
Turmeric
3
tbsp
Oil
Salt to Taste
Instructions
The Preparations for Methi Paneer
Cut the Paneer into 1/2" cubes.
In a pan, over low heat, heat 1 tbsp oil.
Add the Paneer cubes and stir-fry till light golden.
Be sure to cook over medium heat or the paneer will become tough.
Remove from pan and step aside.
To the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil.
Add the garlic and onion.
Saute till the onion is translucent.
Add the green chillies and tomato pieces.
Saute till the tomato is stewed.
If you are using Kasoori Methi
, add and stir-fry for a few seconds.
Remove from the pan and let it cool
If you are using fresh methi/fenugreek
, to the same pan, add about 1/2 tsp oil, add the fresh methi/fenugreek leaves and fry till they wilt.
Remove and set aside.
Beat the yogurt till smooth.
Set aside.
To Make the Methi Paneer
Without using any water, grind the fried onion-garlic-tomato and cashews to a fine paste.
To the paste add the fried methi.
Just grind a bit so that the methi is reduced to small bits but is not a paste.
In the pan, heat 1 tbsp oil.
Add the ground paste, Kitchen King/Garam Masala, and Turmeric.
Mix well and saute for about 3 minutes till the oil leaves the sides.
Turn the heat to low.
Add the beaten yogurt and mix well.
Add about 1/4 cup water and salt.
Mix well.
Over low flame, let the gravy simmer a bit.
Add more water, if required.
Turn off the heat,
Add the fried Paneer pieces.
Mix well.
Serve the Methi Paneer with warm rotis.
Keyword
Methi Paneer
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