Paneer Khurchan (पनीर खुर्चन)

Unveiling the Culinary Delight: Savory Paneer Khurchan

Calling all paneer enthusiasts! Embark on a flavor journey with Paneer Khurchan, a dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its rich Mughlai influence. This delectable recipe features melt-in-your-mouth cottage cheese cubes bathed in a creamy and aromatic gravy infused with the unique aroma of nigella seeds.

Here’s what makes Paneer Khurchan a must-try:

• Explosion of Flavors: The harmonious blend of nigella seeds, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and cashews creates a depth of flavor that is both comforting and exciting.
• Creamy Indulgence: Rich butter and cream elevate the dish to a luxurious level, making it a perfect choice for special occasions.
• Mughlai Charm: Experience the essence of Mughlai cuisine with this recipe that boasts a visually appealing and texturally delightful gravy.
• Quick and Easy: Prepare this restaurant-style dish in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or weekend feasts.

Intrigued by the description? Dive into the recipe below and discover the magic of Paneer Khurchan for yourself!

Paneer Khurchan recipe

Another delicious Paneer (cottage cheese) dish blended with the flavour of Nigella seeds, cream and butter. This dish is having Mughlai texture and looks very rich when served on table. Not only appearance of this dish makes people go grazy but it also blows your tastebuds away.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

• 250 gram cottage cheese पनीर
• 2 tbsp Oil तेल
• 40 gram butter मक्खन
• 1 tsp Nigella seeds कलोंजी
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste अदरक लेहसुन की पेस्ट
• 1 tomato chopped , टमाटर
• 1/4 cup hung curd दही
• 1/2 cup cashew nut pste काजु की पेस्ट
• 3 tbsp cheese चीझ
• 2 tbsp double cream क्रीम
• 2-3 green chillies chopped , हरी मीर्च
• 1 tsp cumin seeds जीरा
• 2-3 chopped onions प्याज
• 2 tsp chopped ginger अदरक
• salt to taste (नमक)
• white pepper powder to taste

Instructions

 

• Cut paneer (cottage cheese) into cubes.
  250 gram cottage cheese
• Heat oil in a handi; add jeera and kalaunji (nigella seeds) and temper.
  1 tsp Nigella seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 tbsp Oil
• Add ginger garlic paste and saute. Add chopped onions and green chillies and saute till golden, add the tomatoes and salt and make a thick gravy.
  1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tomato, 2-3 green chillies, 2-3 chopped onions, salt
• Add curd and cook again for 2 minutes.
  1/4 cup hung curd
• Add cashew nut paste and cook till oil begins to float on top of the gravy.
  1/2 cup cashew nut pste
• Add paneer cubes and cook adding little water if required.
  250 gram cottage cheese, white pepper powder
• Add seasonings, pieces of butter and double cream.
  40 gram butter, 2 tbsp double cream
• Garnish with grated cheese and chopped ginger
  3 tbsp cheese, 2 tsp chopped ginger
• Serve hot with Roti (Indian bread) or Jeera Rice.