Easy Paneer Recipe | Paneer Masala Recipe | Indian Cottage Cheese | Shubha Desi Kitchen (2024)

for curry:
▢2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
▢2 tbsp oil
▢1 bay leaf
▢2 pods cardamom
▢1 inch cinnamon
▢2 cloves
▢1 tsp cumin
▢1 onion, finely chopped
▢1 tsp ginger garlic paste
▢¼ tsp turmeric
▢1 tsp chilli powder
▢¾ tsp salt
▢2 tomato, finely chopped
▢½ cup curd, whisked
▢½ cup water
▢1 tsp kasuri methi, crushed
▢¼ tsp garam masala
▢2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped

Instruction :

how to make dhaba style spice powder:
firstly, in a heavy-bottomed pan take 2 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin, ¼ tsp pepper, 3 cloves, 2 pods cardamom, ½ inch cinnamon and ½ tsp fennel.
dry roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
cool completely, and blend to a fine powder. keep aside.
how to make dhaba style paneer masala curry:
firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and 2 tbsp oil.
add 1 bay leaf, 2 pods cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon, 2 cloves and 1 tsp cumin.
saute until the spices turn aromatic.
now add 1 onion and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste. saute until the onions turn golden brown.
further keeping the flame on low, add the prepared spice powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder and ¾ tsp salt.
saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
now add 2 tomato and saute until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
further, keeping the flame on low add ½ cup curd.
stir continuously until the curd is combined well and oil separates out from the mixture.
add ½ cup water or as required adjusting the consistency.
now add fried paneer and mix well.
cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed well.
add 1 tsp kasuri methi, ¼ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
finally, enjoy paneer masala recipe dhaba style with roti, naan or phulka.