Paneer in Cashew Sauce

Description

The literal translation of Shahi Paneer is ‘Royal Paneer’…very appropriate – A dish fit for a king. The richness of the sauce comes from the cashews.

• Serves 6.

Ingredients

• 14 oz block paneer (home-made or store bought), cubed
• 3 tbsp oil
• 2 small, finely chopped onions
• 1 x 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 3 cloves, finely chopped garlic
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• green chili, to taste, finely chopped
• 2 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 2 tsp garam masala
• ¾ cup cashew pieces
• 1 cup milk
• 1½ cups water
• 1 tbsp sugar
• salt, to taste
• 5 sprigs, finely chopped cilantro, for garnishing

Procedures

1. Soak cashews in milk for about 15 minutes or until ready to use.
2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a medium size non-stick wok on medium to high heat.
3. Add onions and fry until they start to dry out.
4. Add ginger, garlic and green chili and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Add tomato sauce, stir well and cook until oil separates.
6. While onions/tomato sauce is cooking, blend soaked cashews and milk in a blender until smooth.
7. Once onion/tomato mixture is ready, add cumin powder, coriander powder and garam masala – mix well.
8. Add cashew and milk mixture and mix well. There should be no lumps in the gravy.
9. Add water, salt and sugar and bring to boil.
10. While waiting for the gravy to boil, sauté cubed paneer in 1 tbsp oil, on medium to high heat in a non-stick pan.
11. Once paneer is light gold/brown in color, take it out on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
12. Once gravy comes to a boil, add in Paneer and mix.
13. Garnish with fresh cilantro or with additional broken cashews.