SHAHI PANEER (ROYAL CHEESE)

Shahi Paneer (Royal Cheese) image

Serve this Shahi Paneer that my family loves with pulao rice or chappati.

Provided by jsashton2000

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ pound paneer, cubed
hot water to cover
1 pinch ground turmeric
4 teaspoons cooking oil
2 red onions, minced
4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon garam masala
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
salt to taste
½ teaspoon white sugar
¾ cup heavy cream
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Place the paneer cubes in a deep bowl. Pour enough hot water over the paneer to cover; sprinkle the turmeric into the water. Set aside to allow the hot water to soften the paneer. Drain.
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Fry the onions in the oil until they begin to change color. Add the ginger and garlic and fry together another 5 minutes. Sprinkle the garam masala into the mixture; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour the tomatoes into the mixture; season with salt and stir. Continue cooking until the oil begins to separate, another 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the sugar into the mixture and remove from heat. Set aside to cool.
Blend the tomato mixture in a blender until you have a smooth sauce; return the sauce to the pot and heat over medium heat until warm, about 5 minutes. Stir the cream into the sauce. Gently fold the paneer into the sauce to coat. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 414.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g