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Methi Malai Paneer

This is a delicious paneer (cottage cheese) dish simmered in a flavorful methi infused gravy!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1.5-2 small onion chopped
  • 1.5 tsp ginger/garlic paste
  • 1-2 green chili finely chopped
  • 8-10 cashews
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups water + 1/3 cup for blending
  • 1 cup tightly packed fresh methi or 1/2 cup frozen chopped methi
  • 1/2 tsp haldi (turmeric)
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups paneer cubed
  • 1 tbsp kasoori methi crushed

Instructions

  • Add 2 tbsp oil to a pan on medium heat followed by 1 tsp cumin seeds and allow to splutter
  • Add in chopped onion and cook down until slightly browned, around 3-4 minutes
  • Then add ginger/garlic paste, green chilies, and cashews and cook until raw smell of ginger/garlic goes away
  • Mix in the chopped tomato and cook until tomato is softened and combined with rest of mixture
  • Set aside and allow to cool. Once mixture is cooled, blend with about 1/3 cup of water until a creamy paste is formed
  • In the same pan, add 2 tbsp oil followed by methi leaves and sauté on low heat until leaves start wilting
  • Add in haldi, red chili powder, coriander powder and salt and mix thoroughly. Then add in blended tomato/onion mixture and stir well until you see the oil start to release from the sides of the pan
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of water and stir well. The mixture will begin to thicken up as you are stirring and turn into the gravy. Simmer for 3-4 minutes
  • Add in the heavy cream, garam masala, and the paneer and mix. Cover the pan and cook until paneer is soft and fully cooked
  • Garnish with kasoori methi and serve hot!