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INGREDIENTS


Paneer Kesari

Servings - 2 - 3

INGREDIENTS

Cashews - 30 grams

Melon seeds - 30 grams

Water - 80 milliliters

Warm milk - 30 milliliters

Saffron - 1/4 teaspoon

Paneer - 350 grams

Salt - 1/2 teaspoon

Red chili - 1/2 teaspoon

Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon

Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon

Dry fenugreek leaves - 1 teaspoon

Ghee - 2 tablespoons

Garlic - 1 tablespoon

Ginger - 1 1/2 tablespoons

Onions - 180 grams

Tomato - 300 grams

Green chili - 1 1/2 tablespoons

Salt - 1/2 teaspoon

Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon

Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Coriander powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Fresh cream - 100 grams

Milk - 150 milliliters

PREPARATION

1. In a mixing bowl, add 30 grams cashews, 30 grams melon seeds, 80 milliliters water and soak for 2 hours.

2. Now, blend it into a smooth paste.

3. In a mixing bowl, add 30 milliliters warm milk, 1/4 teaspoon saffron and mix it well.

4. Soak for 20 minutes.

5. Then, in a mixing bowl, add 350 grams paneer, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon red chilli, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon dry fenugreek leaves, blended paste and mix it well to combine.

6. Marinate for 20 minutes.

7. Heat 2 tablespoons ghee in a heavy skillet, add 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger and stir continuously for one minute.

8. Now, add 180 grams onions and fry till translucent or until it turns golden brown in color.

9. Then, add 300 grams tomato and saute until it turns soft and pulpy.

10. Add, 1 1/2 tablespoons green chili, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder and mix it well.

11. Now, transfer it to a blender and blend it smooth puree.

12. Then, in a heavy skillet add blended puree and saute for 1 - 2 minutes.

13. Add, 100 grams fresh cream, 150 milliliters milk and mix it well to combine.

14. Now, add marinated paneer and cook for 3 - 5 minutes.

15. Then, add prepared saffron milk and mix it well.

16. Garnish with coriander.

17. Serve.