Dhaba Paneer Curry Recipe
Ingredients
- 400g paneer – cut into cubes
- 2 large onions – chopped finely
- 6 large tomatoes – puréed
- 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste
- 2 green chillies
- ¼ cup ginger julienne
- Handful of fresh coriander
- 1 tbsp kasoori methi
- 1 tbsp besan (gram flour)
- 2 tbsp Spicemaster Dhaba Karahi Masala
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- ½ tsp turmeric (to fry paneer)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp yoghurt
Method
- Prepare the Paneer: Mix paneer cubes with chilli powder, turmeric, and salt. Fry in ghee until lightly golden. Set aside.
- Cook the Base: Heat 2 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp ghee in a medium pan. Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Build the Flavour: Add ginger and garlic paste, frying until the raw aroma disappears. Stir in Spicemaster Masala, besan, and salt. Cook on low heat.
- Make the Sauce: Add tomato purée and cook until the oil separates. Mix in yoghurt and sugar. Stir well.
- Simmer the Curry: Add 1 cup of hot water, then stir in green chillies, ginger julienne, coriander, and kasoori methi.
- Add the Paneer: Return the fried paneer to the pan. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve & Garnish: Sprinkle it with fresh coriander and serve hot with roti or naan.
Contains no additives or preservatives
Allergen(s): Mustard Seed