🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Paneer Rezala

Name: Paneer Rezala
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups, whisked Yogurt; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 2 tbsp Butter; to taste Salt; 250 g, cubed Paneer; 2, finely chopped Onion; 3, pureed Tomato; 1 Green Chili; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/4 cup Cashews; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1 tsp Black Pepper

🇮🇳 Indian

Kolkata's white rezala, pepper-warm and almond-soft. Soft paneer, rich masala — the vegetarian crown jewel. Best with something soft — malabar parotta is ideal.

Prep 12 min Cook 26 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

Yogurt2 cups, whisked
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Butter2 tbsp
Saltto taste
Paneer250 g, cubed
Onion2, finely chopped
Tomato3, pureed
Green Chili1
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Cashews1/4 cup
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Black Pepper1 tsp

Optional extras

Heavy Cream2 tbsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Cube the paneer and keep it in warm water while the masala builds — this keeps it tender.
2
Brown the onions in butter, add the paste, and cook till the kitchen smells sweet and nutty.
3
Add tomato and the ground spices; cook till the masala thickens and the oil separates at the edges.
4
Stir in the yogurt, lower the heat, and slide the paneer in with care.
5
Rest off the heat, finish with the cashews, and serve while it's glossy.

Chef's tip

Soaking in warm salted water keeps it soft to the last bite.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Paneer Rezala | Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana · on YouTube