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🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Paneer Aur Makhane Ki Sabzi

🇮🇳 Indian

Paneer with fox nuts in light gravy, the fasting-friendly curry of UP banquets. The dish vegetarians order at restaurants and make better at home. Serve with naan, paratha or jeera rice.

Prep 17 min Cook 34 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
  • Makhana (Fox Nuts)1 cup

Optional extras

  • Heavy Cream2 tbsp
  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the paneer thick enough to stay proud in the gravy; warm-soak and drain.

  2. 2

    Brown the onions in butter, add the paste, and cook till the kitchen smells sweet and nutty.

  3. 3

    Fry the tomato into the spices till it collapses and darkens a shade.

  4. 4

    Stir in the makhana (fox nuts), lower the heat, and slide the paneer in with care.

  5. 5

    Simmer three minutes — no more — finish with cream or crushed kasuri methi, and serve garnished with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Homemade paneer from full-fat milk is a revelation.

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Video: Paneer Makhane ki sabzi | पनीर मखाने की सब्जी | Recipe of Paneer Makhana | खाने में बहुत ही स्वादिष् · on YouTube