paneer hyderabadi recipe | hyderabadi paneer | paneer hyderabadi masala with detailed photo and video recipe. an authentic and flavoured green coloured hyderabadi dish made with paneer cubes, spinach and coriander. it is an ideal south indian paneer curry which can be easily served with indian flatbreads like roti and chapathi. the recipe is generally made with spinach leaves and coriander leaves for the green colour and mint leaves can also be added.
i have always been a huge fan of palak recipes and palak paneer is my personal favourite recipe. the main reason being the colour and texture of it. as a matter of fact, i have expressed my reservations about in my recent lasooni palak recipe. hence i try to explore and post as much as spinach based recipe. continuing the tradition i have come up with a south indian based paneer dish recipe that is paneer hyderabadi recipe. the recipe is very similar to the traditional palak paneer, yet there are subtle hyderabadi twist in it. for instance, it uses ingredients like curd and coriander which makes it unique and gives the required texture and taste.
anyway, i would like to add some tips, suggestions and variations for a perfect and authentic paneer hyderabadi recipe. firstly, i have used homemade paneer cubes which are moist and juicy in texture. i would recommend using the same fresh paneer if not homemade at least store bought one. secondly, as i mentioned previously you can also add the mint or pudina with the other mentioned leafy vegetables. having said that be careful when adding it and do not overdo it as mint flavour can overpower other veggies. lastly, you can extend the same recipe with other vegetables like potatoes and carrots on top of paneer to make it vegetable hyderabadi recipe.
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Ingredients
for puree:
- 3 tsp oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 chilli
- ½ tomato, finely chopped
- 1 bunch palak / spinach
- ¾ cup coriander
- ½ cup water
for curry:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin / jeera
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 inch cinnamon
- 2 pods cardamom
- 3 cloves
- 2 tbsp curd / yogurt
- 2 tbsp cream / malai
- ¼ tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ cup water
- 12 cubes paneer / cottage cheese
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp kasuri methi, crushed
Instructions
- firstly, in a large kadai heat 3 tsp oil and saute 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and 2 chilli.
- now add ½ tomato and saute until tomato softens.
- further, add 1 bunch palak, ¾ cup coriander and saute well.
- saute until the palak shirks completely.
- cool completely and transfer to the blender.
- add ½ cup water and blend to smooth paste.
- in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and saute 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon, 2 pods cardamom and 3 cloves.
- saute until the spices turn aromatic.
- further, add prepared palak puree and saute well.
- now add 2 tbsp curd and 2 tbsp cream.
- saute until the curd and cream are well combined.
- additionally, add ¼ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and ¾ tsp salt. saute well.
- add ½ cup water and adjust consistency as required.
- further, add 12 cubes paneer and mix well.
- cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until flavours are absorbed well.
- also, add ¼ tsp garam masala and 1 tsp kasuri methi.
- finally, enjoy hyderabadi paneer with roti.
how to make paneer hyderabadi with step by step photo:
- firstly, in a large kadai heat 3 tsp oil and saute 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and 2 chilli.
- now add ½ tomato and saute until tomato softens.
- further, add 1 bunch palak, ¾ cup coriander and saute well.
- saute until the palak shirks completely.
- cool completely and transfer to the blender.
- add ½ cup water and blend to smooth paste.
- in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and saute 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon, 2 pods cardamom and 3 cloves.
- saute until the spices turn aromatic.
- further, add prepared palak puree and saute well.
- now add 2 tbsp curd and 2 tbsp cream.
- saute until the curd and cream are well combined.
- additionally, add ¼ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and ¾ tsp salt. saute well.
- add ½ cup water and adjust consistency as required.
- further, add 12 cubes paneer and mix well.
- cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until flavours are absorbed well.
- also, add ¼ tsp garam masala and 1 tsp kasuri methi.
- finally, enjoy hyderabadi paneer with roti.
notes:
- firstly, add fresh coriander and palak for rich flavour.
- also, adding cream makes curry rich and creamy.
- additionally, tomato and curd are added for a tangy flavour.
- finally, hyderabadi paneer recipe tastes great when prepared spicy.