This paneer curry is quick-cooking and super yummy. Soft and pillowy paneer cubes are tossed in a luscious tomato-based gravy. It looks so good that you won't believe it takes only 15 minutes to make. It's a crowd-pleaser and show-stopper dish.15-minute Paneer Masala —Quick Paneer Recipe.
Sometimes, we all need an excellent recipe that is quick to cook and delicious. This recipe takes all the essential ingredients from the pantry and fridge and still gives the super glamour appeal.
What makes this Paneer dish so unique?
It's quick—just 15 minutes from start to finish—and doesn't involve much chopping and prep work. It is delicious and looks very pretty. If you are looking forward to a quick yet delightful paneer dish, I am sure you will love this.
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Ingredients Needed,
Paneer—Use the best quality paneer. If you have problems finding it in the store, make it at home and use it. The soft texture is crucial.
Here is a tip for making super-soft Paneer: Dip the paneer in boiling water mixed with salt and turmeric. Keep them dipped for at least 30 minutes. If your paneer cubes are too complex in texture, boil them for 2-3 minutes and then keep them dipped. I am sure that will make a huge difference in texture. Don't boil or dip homemade paneer; they will break.
Aromatics- super finely chopped onion, ginger garlic paste for the taste.
Spice Powders- Turmeric Powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, Coriander powder, salt.
Heavy cream and tomato puree /Paste. I used tomato paste, which gives the sauce a beautiful color. I have used ghee to make this curry; however, you can use any neutral oil.
How to make it?
Cut paneer into cubes or your favorite shapes and sizes. Lightly saute them in ghee or oil until they are lightly golden. Keep them aside and prepare a curry /gravy with all the basic Indian spices, tomato paste/puree, and heavy cream.
Saute till the oil separates, and at this time, toss the lightly golden sauteed paneer and mix nicely with all the spice mix. This curry or gravy of Paneer doesn't require more then ½ cup of water because I like to make this a little thick. However, please indulge yourself if you want a little thin, runny gravy.
Enjoy with Poori, Paratha, or rice.
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Ingredients
Method
- Slice /cut the paneer into your desired shape and size.
- Take a pan or wok Add ghee/oil and heat it.
- Add paneer cubes and shallow fry /saute till they are light golden in color. Remove them in a plate or bowl.
- Add Chopped onion and saute till they look golden in color.
- Add ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell is gone. Add all basic spices and tomato sauce/paste /puree to the pan and saute till the oil is released.
- Add heavy cream now and saute for one minute. You need to add water at this time and add sauteed paneer cubes to the pan .
- Mix well ,cover and let it simmer for 3-4 minute on low flame with cover on the pan.
- Remove the lid ,garnish with some fresh cilantro and enjoy.
- Enjoy!!
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