Shahi Paneer

 If you're looking for a vegetarian dish that's both delicious and easy to prepare, look no further than Shahi Paneer. This North Indian dish is made with paneer, a type of Indian cheese, that is cooked in a rich and creamy tomato-based gravy with a blend of fragrant spices. Shahi Paneer is often served with naan or rice and is a favorite among vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

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Here's how to make Shahi Paneer at home:

Ingredients:

• 200g paneer, cubed
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

2. Add finely chopped onion and green chili to the pan and sauté until the onion turns translucent.

3. Add ginger-garlic paste to the pan and sauté for a minute.

4. Add tomato puree to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomato is cooked and the oil separates.

5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes.

6. Add heavy cream to the pan and stir well.

7. Add cubed paneer to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.

8. Add garam masala to the pan and stir well.

9. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.

Tips:

• If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomato puree instead.
• Adjust the spice level according to your taste.
• You can also add some cashews to the gravy to make it even creamier.

Shahi Paneer is a great dish to serve for a family dinner or when you're entertaining guests. It's a crowd-pleaser and is sure to impress even the most discerning palates. So give this recipe a try and enjoy the delicious flavors of North Indian cuisine!