Afghani Paneer Masala

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Marinate the paneer with ginger garlic paste, salt, black pepper powder, oil, and coriander leaves.
  2. 2Marinate the paneer with ginger garlic paste, salt, black pepper powder, oil, and coriander leaves.
  3. 3Marinate the paneer with ginger garlic paste, salt, black pepper powder, oil, and coriander leaves.
  4. 4Let the paneer marinate for 15 minutes.
  5. 5Let the paneer marinate for 15 minutes.
  6. 6Let the paneer marinate for 15 minutes.
  7. 7Fry the marinated paneer.
  8. 8Fry the marinated paneer.
  9. 9Fry the marinated paneer.
  10. 10Fry onions, green chilies, garlic, ginger, and cashews for the gravy.
  11. 11Fry onions, green chilies, garlic, ginger, and cashews for the gravy.
  12. 12Fry onions, green chilies, garlic, ginger, and cashews for the gravy.
  13. 13Add some coriander leaves to the fried ingredients and let them cool.
  14. 14Add some coriander leaves to the fried ingredients and let them cool.
  15. 15Add some coriander leaves to the fried ingredients and let them cool.
  16. 16Once cooled, add two tablespoons of thick yogurt and blend to a smooth paste.
  17. 17Once cooled, add two tablespoons of thick yogurt and blend to a smooth paste.
  18. 18Once cooled, add two tablespoons of thick yogurt and blend to a smooth paste.
  19. 19Heat oil and butter in a pan.
  20. 20Heat oil and butter in a pan.
  21. 21Heat oil and butter in a pan.
  22. 22Add whole spices, dried coriander powder, and cumin powder to the pan.
  23. 23Add whole spices, dried coriander powder, and cumin powder to the pan.
  24. 24Add whole spices, dried coriander powder, and cumin powder to the pan.
  25. 25Add the prepared onion and nuts paste to the pan and mix well.
  26. 26Add the prepared onion and nuts paste to the pan and mix well.
  27. 27Add the prepared onion and nuts paste to the pan and mix well.
  28. 28Sauté for two to three minutes.
  29. 29Sauté for two to three minutes.
  30. 30Sauté for two to three minutes.
  31. 31Add two tablespoons of fresh cream, kasoori methi, three to four green chilies, salt, black pepper powder, and garam masala.
  32. 32Add two tablespoons of fresh cream, kasoori methi, three to four green chilies, salt, black pepper powder, and garam masala.
  33. 33Add two tablespoons of fresh cream, kasoori methi, three to four green chilies, salt, black pepper powder, and garam masala.
  34. 34Add a little water to the gravy.
  35. 35Add a little water to the gravy.
  36. 36Add a little water to the gravy.
  37. 37Add the fried paneer pieces.
  38. 38Add the fried paneer pieces.
  39. 39Add the fried paneer pieces.
  40. 40Cook for three to four minutes and serve.
  41. 41Cook for three to four minutes and serve.
  42. 42Cook for three to four minutes and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 handful coriander leaves
  • 1 handful coriander leaves
  • 1 handful coriander leaves
  • onions
  • onions
  • onions
  • green chilies
  • green chilies
  • green chilies
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • ginger
  • ginger
  • cashews
  • cashews
  • cashews
  • 2 tbsp thick yogurt
  • 2 tbsp thick yogurt
  • 2 tbsp thick yogurt
  • butter
  • butter
  • butter
  • whole spices
  • whole spices
  • whole spices
  • dried coriander powder
  • dried coriander powder
  • dried coriander powder
  • cumin powder
  • cumin powder
  • cumin powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh cream
  • kasoori methi
  • kasoori methi
  • kasoori methi
  • 3 green chilies
  • 3 green chilies
  • 3 green chilies
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • black pepper powder
  • black pepper powder
  • black pepper powder
  • garam masala
  • garam masala
  • garam masala
  • water
  • water
  • water
  • paneer pieces
  • paneer pieces
  • paneer pieces

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Marinate the paneer for 15 minutes.
  • Let the fried onion, chili, garlic, ginger, cashew, and coriander mixture cool before blending.
  • Add thick yogurt to the cooled mixture for a smooth paste.