Hyderabadi Green Paneer Curry
Ingredients
- Oil6 tbsp
- Paneer25
- Onion2
- Ginger1 inch
- Garlic8 cloves
- Chili pepper7
- Cashew2 tbsp
- Spinach1 bowl
- Mint
- Cilantro
- Yoghurt1 cup
- Turmeric1 tsp
- Cumin · powder1 ½ tsp
- Coriander seed · powder1 tsp
- Garam masala1 tsp
- Black pepper · powder1 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Cream2 tbsp
- Fenugreek2 tbsp
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan, add the paneer cubes and roast over medium flame, stirring often, until light golden brown.
- Soak the roasted paneer in warm water for a few minutes to keep it soft and remove excess oil.
- In the same pan, saute the sliced onion until soft, then add ginger, garlic, green chilli and cashew.
- Saute until the onion is golden brown.
- Add the palak and saute until it wilts.
- Let the mixture cool completely, then transfer it to a mixer jar.
- Add mint and coriander, then blend to a smooth green paste, adding water if needed.
- Whisk the curd with the masala powders until smooth and lump-free. Set aside.
- Heat ¼ cup oil in a kadai and saute the cumin until aromatic.
- Add the green paste and cook until the raw smell disappears and oil starts to separate.
- Add the curd mixture and stir continuously.
- Cover and cook until oil separates from the sides.
- Add salt, cream and the drained roasted paneer, cover and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed kasuri methi, garnish with cream, and serve hot with roti, naan or rice.
Summarized from Hebbars Kitchen's video. Watch it for the details.
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