Creamy and Delicious Paneer Hyderabadi: A Restaurant-Style Recipe

If you’re a fan of creamy and flavorful paneer dishes, then this Paneer Hyderabadi recipe is sure to become one of your favorites! With its perfect balance of spices and velvety texture, this dish is a true delight for your taste buds. Let’s dive into how to recreate this restaurant-style paneer curry at home.

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Ingredients:

• 1 tsp oil
• 2 onions, sliced
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1.5-inch ginger
• 8-9 cashews
• 1 green chili
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 capsicum, chopped
• 1/8 cup coriander leaves with stem
• 2 cups tightly packed palak leaves (spinach)
• 1 tbsp oil (for toasting paneer)
• 200 gms paneer, cut into cubes
• 1/2 inch cinnamon
• 2 cloves
• 1 cardamom
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1 tbsp curd
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tbsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp crushed kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 cup water

Instructions:

1. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and add sliced onions, garlic, ginger, cashews, green chili, and salt. Fry until soft.
2. Add chopped tomato and cook until slightly mushy. Then add chopped capsicum and fry until softened.
3. Add coriander leaves and palak leaves. Fry until the leaves shrink. Allow the mixture to cool, then grind it to a fine paste.
4. In another pan, toast the paneer cubes in 1 tbsp oil until slightly browned. Set aside.
5. In the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil and the whole spices (cinnamon, cloves, cardamom), along with chopped green chili.
6. Add the prepared green paste and cook for 5 minutes. Then add curd, chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix well and cook for 15 minutes on low heat until the color changes to dark green.
7. Add the toasted paneer cubes to the masala mixture and coat them well. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
8. Add crushed kasuri methi, garam masala, sugar, and water to achieve the desired gravy consistency.
9. Partially cover the pan and let it simmer for another 10 minutes on low heat.
10. Serve hot with chapati or rice, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.

With its aromatic spices and creamy texture, this Paneer Hyderabadi recipe is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether served with fluffy chapatis or steamed rice, it’s sure to be a hit at your dinner table. Try it out and treat yourself to a taste of authentic Hyderabadi cuisine right in your own home! 🍛🧀 #PaneerHyderabadi #CreamyDelight #IndianCuisine