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Indore Home-Style Paneer Yakhni
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Indore Home-Style Paneer Yakhni

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Indore cooking — Indore Home-Style Paneer Yakhni brings a white gravy touch with a classic yakhni finish. About 37 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 12 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Yogurt1/2 cup
  • Paneer250 g, cubed
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Cashews15, soaked
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Poppy Seeds1 tbsp

Optional extras

  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Paneer Kolhapuri Recipe | Spicy Restaurant Style Paneer Recipe | पनीर कोल्हापूरी | Chef Sanjyot Keer · on YouTube