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paneer hyderabadi recipe | hyderabadi paneer masala | paneer hyderabadi masala

easy paneer hyderabadi recipe | hyderabadi paneer masala | paneer hyderabadi masala
Course curry
Cuisine hyderabadi
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 3 Servings
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

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.