Friday, November 13, 2020

Restaurant Style Nawabi Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Korma

Nawabi Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Korma is one of the popular dish during the Mughal times. Nawabi Paneer Korma is a popular lip smacking Hyderabadi dish which is made of cottage cheese. This Restaurant Style Nawabi Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Korma is a perfect meal for Anniversary, family gathering and festivals. As we all know, festival season is almost here. A much awaited festival of the year has arrived, today is Diwali. The festival of Diwali teaches us to fight against evil and follow the path of goodness. May this divine occasion illuminate your life with peace, happiness, and affluence. Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali!! Lakhsmi Jee ka Hath ho, Saraswati Jee ka Sath ho, Ganesh Jee ka Niwas ho, Aapke Jeevan mein khoob Prakash Ho! Diwali ki haardik shubhkaamnayein! Have a healthy and safe Deepavali!

Paneer (Cottage Cheese) is a good source of protein among various dairy products. Paneer (Cottage Cheese) helps to improve digestion system, maintains sugar level and helps to lose weight. Indians love Paneer (Cottage Cheese) and Paneer is called the king of all vegetablesPaneer (Cottage Cheese) has become an integral part of Indian cuisine and is used in preparing a variety of dishes like Paneer Tikka Masala, Paneer Butter Masala, Chilli Paneer, Matar Paneer, Kadai Paneer, Shahi Paneer, Paneer Biryani, Paneer Kathi Roll, Paneer Bhurji and Paneer Sandwich etc. 

Restaurant Style Nawabi Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Korma is one of the healthiest and less spicy dish. The main ingredients are paneer, onion, ginger, garlic, cashew nuts, almonds, poppy seeds, yogurt, black pepper powder, kasuri methi and butter. If you love Paneer (Cottage Cheese) then try this recipe once. And I'm sure you and your family would love to eat. 





Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour
Cuisine: Hyderabadi 
Course: Lunch and dinner
Serves: 3-4
Author: Ayesha Md


Ingredients:
200 grams Paneer (Cottage Cheese) cut into cubes
200 ml yogurt
salt as per taste
15 cashew nuts
12 almonds
2 tsp poppy seeds (optional)
2-4 tbsp oil
2 tbsp kasuri methi
water if required
4 medium size onion, roughly chopped
4-6 garlic cloves
2 inch ginger
2-4 green chilli (slit)
1 bay leaves
2 cinnamon sticks
4 green cardamoms
1 tsp black pepper powder
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp kewra water


Methods of Cooking:
1) Take a Khadai or pot vessel, add onion, ginger, garlic, 2 green cardamoms, cashew nut, almond and poppy seeds.

2) Add 1 cup of water and bring it to a boil and cook for 15 minutes, till it becomes soft. Turn off the flame and drain the excess water in a bowl and reserve this water for further use and let it cool down completely. As shown in the picture. 

3) In the meanwhile, cut the Paneer into cubes. As shown in the picture.



4) Now take a grinder/mixer and add the cooked onion, ginger, garlic, 2 green cardamoms, cashew nut, almond and poppy seeds and blend it to smooth paste adding the reserved water if required. Set aside. As shown in the picture.

5) Take a large khadai/pot vessel, heat oil along with 1 tbsp of butter, add bay leaves, cinnamon sticks and 2 green cardamoms saute for 30 seconds until the spices turn aromatic, then add this paste into the oil and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the oil separates from the gravy. 

6) Now add beaten yogurt to the gravy and cook for 5-10 minutes or until the oil separates from the gravy. 

7) Add salt, black pepper powder and green chillies mix well, then add Paneer (Cottage Cheese) cubes, kasuri methi, kewra water and mix them well. As shown the picture. 




8) Check the consistency of water, if required, add some water and cover the lid and cook for about 5 minutes. As shown in the picture.


9) Yours yummy and delicious
Restaurant Style Nawabi Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Korma is ready to be served. Eat with your favorite Naan, Romali Roti, Chapati or Rice. As shown in the picture.


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