Indian
Main Course
Smoky Shahi Paneer Recipe
54Min
Easy
Recipe Variants
Shahi means royal in Hindi. The soft paneer chunks cooked in the rich and creamy gravy ensures that this recipe is nothing less than true royalty! But this Shahi legacy also makes one believe that it is impossible to cook a true Shahi Paneer at home. However, making Shahi Paneer in the comfort of your kitchen is much easier than you think, as long as you get the right ingredients and follow the recipe correctly. So, don’t wait…it’s time you give it a try! To add a smoky twist to your good ol’ Shahi Paneer, simply garnish the dish with strips of red, green and yellow bell pepper, lightly stir fried in a little bit of oil, till the edges turn brown!
1
Onion
3
Tomato
0.5 Inch
Ginger (Chopped)
6 Cloves
Garlic
1 Teaspoon
Butter
1 Teaspoon
Coriander Powder
0.5 Teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder
0.5 Teaspoon
Kasuri Methi
200 gms
Paneer (Cubes)
1 Cup
Water
3 Tablespoons
Cream
1 Teaspoon
Ginger (Cut Into Juliennes)
2
Green Chillies (Slit)
1 Teaspoon
Oil
0.5
Green Capsicum
0.5
Yellow Capsicum
1 Pinch
Salt (To Taste)
1 Tablespoon
Coriander Leaves (Chopped)
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Nutrition Value
Energy
244.53 kcal
Carbohydrates
9.85 g
Protein
12.04 g
Fats
17.89 g
Information per serving
Instruction
54 Minutes
Step 1
20 Min
Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.
Step 2
15 Min
Pressure cook together onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic with ½ a cup of water. Cool and blend into a smooth paste

Step 3
10 Min
Heat butter in a pan. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, kasuri methi and the paneer cubes. Sauté for a few minutes

Step 4
1 Min
Add the onion-tomato paste, ½ cup water and salt to the paneer. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Then, add 2 tablespoons of cream and let it simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 5
5 Min
Heat oil in a frying pan, add the green and yellow capsicum and stir fry on high flame for 2-3 minutes. Allow to char a bit on the edges. Add this to the Shahi Paneer

Step 6
3 Min
Garnish your dish with the remaining cream, ginger juliennes, coriander leaves and green chillies. Serve hot
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