Paneer Nawabi

Contributed By : Chumki Sarkar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prep Time : 15 mins                                   Cook time : 10 mins
Serves : 6

INGREDIENTS

To be ground into a smooth paste

  • 1 cup mava (khoya)
  • 1/4 cup cashewnuts (kaju)
  • 4 green chillies, roughly chopped
  • 2 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
  • 3 cardamoms (elaichi)
  • 2 tbsp water

Other ingredients

  • 4 tbsp ghee
  • 3 cloves (laung / lavang)
  • 3 cardamoms (elaichi)
  • 4 tbsp finely chopped onions
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups paneer (cottagte cheese) cubes

METHOD :

  1. Heat the ghee in a kadhai, add the cloves, cardamoms and onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes till the onions turn translucent.
  2. Add the prepared paste and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the salt, pepper, milk and ½ cup of water and bring to boil.
  4. Add the paneer and simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. The dish is ready to serve with your choice of bread.