Description
A delicious and creamy curry made with paneer and methi leaves, perfect for serving with rice or naan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 ounces paneer (200 g)
- ¼ cup thick plain yogurt (dahi, curd)
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 tablespoon crushed Kasuri methi
- ¼ cup crispy fried onion
- 1 tablespoon mustard oil (or any other cooking oil)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ cup thinly sliced onions
- 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
- ½ cup pureed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 cup chopped methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) (packed)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened heavy cream
Instructions
- Rinse the paneer slab with water and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Note – If the paneer is chewy, then soak the cubes in hot water for 10 minutes.
- Mix all the marination ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the paneer pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat them with the marinade. Set the bowl aside.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add onions and cook them until they are slightly browned (6-8 minutes), stirring frequently.
- Add ginger garlic paste and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions are nicely browned.
- Add cumin seeds and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.
- Now add pureed tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir frequently while cooking.
- Add salt, coriander powder, chili powder, and turmeric powder, and cook until oil starts to separate from the sides of the pan.
- Add some water if required.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Now add methi leaves and mix well.
- Cover the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
- Now add the marinated paneer along with the marinade and 1 cup of water and mix well.
- Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and cook for another minute.
- Check for salt and add more if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with naan or rice.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste.
- For a vegan option, replace paneer with tofu.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg