Royal Lotus Paneer Delight
The no onion and no garlic boasts the delightful combination of soft Indian cheese, aromatic spices, and a creamy sauce, ensuring a luxurious and flavorful dining experience
Ingredients
For Masala
- Oil
- 1/2 tsp shahi jeera
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 3 cloves
- 5 black peppercorns
- 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
- 1 cardamom
- 4 tbsp cashew nuts
- Salt to taste
- 4-5 tomatoes
For Royal Lotus paneer delight :
- 1 cup makhana/foxnuts
- 2 tsp ghee
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- Ground Masala from the above ingredients
- 1 tsp coriander and cumin powder
- 1 tsp kitchen king masala
- 1 tsp kasuri methi
- 200 g paneer
- Water as required to thin out the gravy
- 1 tbsp jaggery or to taste
- 3 tbsp fresh cream
- Coriander leaves to garnish
Instructions
- In a pan, heat oil and add shahi jeera, cumin seeds, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, cardamom, and cashew nuts. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, salt, and cook until they are soft. Add some water and allow it to cook for some time. Allow the mixture to cool and then blend it into a smooth paste.
- For the sabzi, heat ghee in a pan and add grated ginger. Sauté for a minute.
- Add red chilli powder, strain the ground masala (from step 2), and add it to the Sabzi, bringing it to a boil. Add the coriander and cumin powder, kitchen king masala, and kasuri methi. Cook for a few minutes.
- Dry roast the makhana and add it to the gravy, followed by cubed bite-size paneer. Mix well.
- Pour water to achieve the desired consistency of the gravy. Add jaggery and let it simmer.
- Stir in fresh cream and garnish with coriander leaves.
- Your Makhana Paneer Sabzi is ready to be served with rice or Indian bread!
Notes
Note :
Additionally, Peas, Corn, and carrots can be added to this Royal lotus paneer delight.
Additionally, Peas, Corn, and carrots can be added to this Royal lotus paneer delight.