Rich, creamy, quick and easy authentic Indian shahi paneer (cottage cheese curry) recipe made with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and simple Indian spices.
With an official announcement of two more weeks of lockdown gives me more time in the kitchen and while I already learned how to make malai kofta, authentic bhuna masala (Indian curry paste), rajma (red kidney beans curry) and yummy cumin rice, it was time I share the recipe for another favourite Indian meal of mine: shahi paneer - which by the way, I did not have to learn, since I have been making this, this way, since years.
This shahi paneer recipe is easy, makes comfortable portions for 2-3 servings and gives you a rich onion and tomato base gravy which is a little sweet, mildly spiced, creamy and not heavy at the same time and just perfect with a serving of jeera rice (Indian cumin rice) & some coriander chutney.
There is a continuous debate if tikka masala gravy is better than shahi (rich tomato base) gravy & I am forever game for a yummy, thick orange gravy, which by the way is naturally orange and is made without adding any food colour.
I love making this quick and easy shahi paneer whenever I need a vegetarian meal made in under 30 minutes! So delicious, so quick, so easy and just the perfect comfort food 😀 so lets learn how to make restaurant style shahi paneer at home.
How to make Shahi Paneer?
- Start by sautéing onions, garlic and ginger in some oil until lightly browned.
- Now add the tomato chunks and cook for about ten minutes. Then add the spices and cook further until a chunky mix of onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic is formed.
- Puree the mixture and add honey, cream and paneer.
And there you go, yummy shahi paneer is ready! Serve with rice or naan and enjoy 🙂
Similar recipes from the blog:
- chilli paneer recipe
- north Indian malai kofta
- how to make Rajma (authentic Indian red beans curry)
- jeera rice (Indian cumin rice)
Here is the video for how to make shahi paneer at home
Quick and easy Shahi Paneer Recipe (Indian Cottage Cheese Curry)
Description
Rich, creamy, quick and easy authentic Indian shahi paneer (cottage cheese curry) recipe made with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and simple Indian spices.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 medium sized onion or 80-85 grams (sliced)
- 1 tsp garlic (grated)
- 1/2 tsp ginger (grated)
- 5 medium sized tomatoes or 400 grams (roughly chopped in chunks)
- salt
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 cup cream
- 200 grams paneer (cubed)
Instructions
- To a wok/ kadhai, add oil and let heat for a few seconds on medium flame. Add sliced onions, garlic and ginger and let cook until lightly browned.
- Add cubed tomatoes and salt. Cover and let cook on medium flame for 10 minutes.
- Take off the lid, lightly sauté the mixture pressing down the softened tomatoes with the back of the wooden spoon.
- Add garam masala, chilli powder and cover and cook for additional 5 minutes. (see note 1)
- Turn off the flame and add 1/2 cup of water. Let the mixture cool to room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of water and puree again.
- Transfer the puree back to wok and cook for a couple of minutes on low flame for 3-4 minutes until it just begins to boil from the edges. Add honey and mix. Turn off the flame and add cream. Mix well.
- Add cubed paneer and mix gently. Serve with rice/ naan.
Notes
Note 1: It is very important to add garam masala right in the end and not with the other spices, as it tends to burn when added before and left for cooking.
Good Afternoon,
What a recipe I am just speechless when I tried this today. My family just loved it my daughter gone crazy on this. This would not be without your step by step guide. I wanted to thank you actually a big thank you and blessing to you from our family.
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I will keep following you looking for much more in the future.
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Thank you SO much for such a lovely comment. I am so happy that you enjoyed the recipe - thanks again for trying.
Hi Sheenam, lovely recipe...
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Thank you so much 🙂
Hi I tried out your recipe and it came out really good! Never knew Shahi Paneer was this easy to make. I didn’t have cream so I substituted with a little milk. Still came out great! Thank you for such an easy and convenient recipe. Will be waiting for more such recipes.
★★★★★
Hi Anisha, so glad you liked the recipe! Thank you for trying and taking out the time to leave such a nice comment 🙂
Does the paneer have to be cooked beforehand?
No, no need 🙂