Recipe for Navabi Paneer:
Navabi Paneer is a popular Indian dish made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a rich and creamy gravy of cashews, cream, and a blend of aromatic spices. The dish has a creamy texture with a mild yet flavorful taste. It is typically made with a base of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and green chilies, which are sautéed and then ground into a smooth paste with cashews. The paste is then simmered with cream and a blend of spices until the flavors meld together. The paneer cubes are added to the gravy and cooked for a few minutes until they absorb the flavors of the gravy. The dish is garnished with chopped coriander leaves and is best enjoyed with rice, naan, or any Indian bread of your choice. Navabi Paneer is a favorite among paneer lovers for its rich, creamy texture and aromatic flavor.
Ingredients:
- 250g paneer, cut into cubes
- 1 cup cashews, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 1 cup cream
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
- Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they start spluttering, add chopped onions, green chilies, ginger paste, and garlic paste. Sauté till onions turn translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook till they turn soft and mushy.
- Add cashews and cook for a minute.
- Remove from heat and let it cool down.
- Grind the mixture into a smooth paste.
- Heat the same pan and add the cashew paste to it.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
- Add cream and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add paneer cubes and salt to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with rice, naan, or any Indian bread of your choice.
