paneer masala recipe | Punjabi paneer masala (2024)

Paneer Masala Video

पनीर मसाला रेसिपी | ढाबा स्टाइल पनीर मसाला | पंजाबी पनीर मसाला - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Paneer Masala in Hindi)

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For the masala paste for paneer masala

1. To make spice-mix paste forpaneer masala recipe | Punjabi paneer masala | dhaba style paneer masala |in a mixer jar take roughly chopped onions.
   
2. Add poppy seeds.
   
3. Add freshly grated coconut. If fresh coconut is not available, make use of desiccated coconut.
   
4. Add cinnamon.
   
5. Add cloves and peppercorns to enhance the flavor of the quick and easy paneer masala.
   
6. Break the whole dry Kashmiri red chilies and add them to the mixer. More or less we have used all the whole spices that go into Indian garam masala and made a fresh spice paste to perk up the Paneer masala.
   
7. Add coriander (dhania) seeds. It gives an earthy flavor the paneer masala paste.
   
8. Add cumin seeds. As the name suggests ‘paneer masala’ this dish is flavored with a whole lot of spices. Try not to alter the quantity of these spices or else the flavors might imbalance and result in a strong, possibly bitter dis.
   
9. Add garlic cloves. If you are Jain, then you can avoid the onions and garlic, but the overall yield will be less and you will have to add extra cream or cashews to balance the texture and flavors.
   
10. Add around ¼ cup of water and ground into a smooth paste.
    

How to make Paneer masala

1. To preparepaneer masala | Punjabi paneer masala | dhaba style paneer masala |heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai. Oil can be replaced with butter or ghee.
   
2. Once the oil is hot, add the prepared paste.
   
3. Cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
   
4. Add the chopped tomatoes. Avoid unripe tomatoes as they will affect the taste of the dish, firm tomatoes with plum red colour are slightly sweet and ideal for this recipe.
   
5. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
   
6. Add the cream. It gives a rich texture to the paneer masala gravy. If you want a creamier paneer masala then use more cream. If you do not like the creamy taste, then avoid adding cream.
   
7. Add ½ cup of water. You can add more or less depending on the consistency you prefer.
   
8. Add salt.
   
9. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Don’t forget to stir or else it will stick to the bottom of the pan.
   
10. Add the paneer. If you like the paneer crispy, shallow fry them lightly before adding to the gravy. For a vegan alternative, use tofu instead of paneer.
    
11. Mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. If over-cooked the paneer will become chewy so if you are not serving immediately then do not add the paneer cubes.
    
12. Servepaneer masala | Punjabi paneer masala | dhaba style paneer masala |hot with parathas.
    

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