Paneer curry

Soft paneer in a rich tomato gravy, warmed with dhaniya and finished with cream.

  • 4Serves
  • 30 minutesCooking time
  • 12Ingredients
Made with Raviraj Dhaniya
Paneer curry

A quick curry for busy evenings. Dhaniya gives the gravy its warm, gently citrusy depth, and a spoon of cream at the end makes it feel like a special occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 250 g paneer, cubed
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, puréed
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Raviraj Dhaniya
  • ½ tsp Raviraj Lal Mirch
  • ¼ tsp Raviraj Haldi
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp cream
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi

Method

  1. Heat the oil and cook the onion until golden.
  2. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
  3. Add the dhaniya, lal mirch and haldi with a splash of water.
  4. Pour in the tomato purée and cook until the oil separates.
  5. Add half a cup of water, salt and the garam masala and bring to a simmer.
  6. Slide in the paneer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  7. Stir in the cream and crushed kasuri methi, then serve with naan or rice.

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