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Paneer curry is a well-known and delicious vegetable creamy dish. To make a paneer curry dish yourself at home. Want to eat something healthy and flavorful? This paneer curry is a nice combination of creamy, spicy, and buttery. Paneer curry served with roti and naan, steemed jeera rice. It is a favourite among Indian food. Most Indian food lovers like to have paneer curry in their orders in Dhabas and restaurants.
Paneer Curry
About paneer curry dish
Paneer curry is a delicious, simple dish with many different flavors served in restaurants and dhabas.
Paneer curry is the most famous dish in India. Every restaurant and dhaba has a different way of making paneer curry with a unique style. First-time paneer curry made by Portuguese in Bengal. This is a North Indian dish made with tomato and onion gravy with butter and paneer slices.
Here’s a simple and delicious Paneer Curry recipe for you to try! It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect to serve with rice or naan.
Ingredients:
- 250g paneer (cubed)
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (pureed or finely chopped)
- 1-inch ginger (grated)
- 2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2-3 green chilies (slit)
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 cup water or as needed
- 1/4 cup cream (optional, for richness)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions:
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Prepare the paneer:
- If you prefer soft paneer, soak the cubes in warm water for 10-15 minutes. If you like it crispy, you can lightly fry the cubes in some oil and set them aside.
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Heat the oil or ghee in a pan:
- Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
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Sauté onions:
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
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Add ginger, garlic, and chilies:
- Stir in the grated ginger, minced garlic, and slit green chilies. Sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Cook tomatoes and spices:
- Add the pureed or chopped tomatoes to the pan. Cook until the oil begins to separate from the masala (spices and tomato mixture). This usually takes around 5 minutes.
- Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes.
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Add water:
- Pour in the water to adjust the consistency of the curry. You can add more or less depending on whether you want a thicker or more gravy-like curry.
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Add paneer cubes:
- Gently add the paneer cubes to the curry and stir carefully to coat them with the gravy. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the paneer to absorb the flavors.
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Finish with cream (optional):
- Stir in the cream for a richer, creamier curry. This is optional, but it adds a nice touch!
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Garnish and serve:
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Enjoy your homemade Paneer Curry! You can adjust the spice levels and richness to your taste. Would you like suggestions for a side dish or dessert to go with it?