A rich paneer dish that is apt to serve on special occasions is shahi paneer. It is a rich, onion-cashew nut paneer gravy dish that makes for a flavorful side with roti, naan, kulcha, paratha or pulao. The key to this fragrant curry is to use blanched onions and freshly ground spices. Usually tomato and turmeric powder are avoided to lend the dish a white shade.
Ingredients:
Paneer – 1 1/2 cups, soak in warm water for 15 mts, Onion – 1, very large, blanched and pureed, Tomato – 1, large, blanced and pureed (optional), Green chili-ginger paste – 2 tsps (2 green chilies+1/2″ ginger piece), Bay leaf – 1, Cinnamon stick – 1″, Black cardamom – 1, Cashew nuts – 8, soaked in 1/4 cup milk and ground to a paste, Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp (optional), Malai or fresh cream – 2 tbsps, Yogurt – 1/4 cup, thick and beaten smooth, Kasuri methi – 1/2 tsp (optional), Oil – 1 1/2 tbsps, Ghee – 1 1/2 tbsps, Coriander leaves – 3 tbsps, for garnish, Salt to taste, Dry roast for 2-3 mts and grind to a fine powder:, Coriander Seeds – 1 tsp, Green cardamoms – 3, Black peppercorns – 6, Clove – 1, Cinnamon stick – 1/2″ piece