Paneer Pasandi Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.To make the curry paste, in the small grinding jar of the mixer grinder add 1 onion chopped, 2 green chillies, 1 inch ginger chopped, 2 cloves garlic, about 6 cashew nuts, and a cardamom pod deseeded. Blend to make a smooth paste. Keep aside.

step 2

• STEP 1.To make the gravy, in a mixing bowl add 1 cup dahi, 1 tbsp gram flour, ¼ tsp garam masala powder, ½ red chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, ½ tps kasuri methi and salt to taste. Whisk together to make a smooth mixture free of lumps.

step 3

• STEP 1.Preheat a pan and add 1 tbsp oil, add the ground onion and cashew nut paste. Cook on low to medium heat for 5 minutes till the raw smell goes away. Stir well.

step 4

• STEP 1.Next, add the yogurt curry base and stir well to mix all the ingredients. Add a little water to help the onion and cashew nut mixture into the gravy.

step 5

• STEP 1.Mix well to avoid lumps forming. The gravy will thicken as it cooks. Check for salt and adjust accordingly.

step 6

• STEP 1.When the gravy stops thickening, add 250 gms cubed paneer. Gently mix it in. Stir for a few seconds.