Paneer Malai Kali Mirch (पनीर मलाइ काली मीर्च)

Indulge in Creamy Paneer Malai Kali Mirch: A Quick and Flavorful Treat

Calling all cheese lovers! This Paneer Malai Kali Mirch recipe is a delightful symphony of flavors, ready to tantalize your taste buds in just 30 minutes. Marinated paneer (cottage cheese) bathed in a rich and creamy sauce infused with fragrant spices and a hint of black pepper heat – this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend indulgence.

Here’s what you’ll love about this Paneer Malai Kali Mirch recipe:

• Creamy and Flavorful: The combination of cream, spices, and a touch of sweetness creates a luxuriously rich sauce that perfectly complements the paneer.
• Quick and Easy: Prep the ingredients in just 5 minutes, and the dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
• Balanced Spice: The recipe incorporates warming spices like turmeric and cardamom, along with a kick of black pepper for a depth of flavor that is both comforting and exciting.
• Vegetarian Delight: This dish is entirely vegetarian, making it a perfect option for meatless meals.

Ready to embark on this culinary adventure? Dive into the recipe below and experience the magic of Paneer Malai Kali Mirch!

Paneer Malai Kali Mirch Recipe

A tasty Paneer (cottage cheese) recipe for those who don't care about calories. Paneer is blended with lots of cream and good amount of spices to compliment this dish.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Curries, Curry, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

• 200 gms Cottage cheese cut into pieces (पनीर)
• 3 Onions sliced (प्याज)
• 1 inch Ginger piece अदरक
• 10-12 Garlic cloves लेह्सून की कलीया
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder हल्दी
• 1/2 tsp Salt to taste नमक
• 1 Bay leaf तेज पत्ता
• 1 pinch Green cardamom powder एलाय्ची पावडर
• 2-3 Green chillies broken (हरी मीर्च)
• 1 1/2 cup Cream क्रीम
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds जीरा
• Black peppercorns crushed (काली मीर्च)
• Dried mango powder आमच्र्र पाव्डर
• Fresh coriander leaves chopped for garnishing (हरा धनीया)
• 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

 

• Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add bay leaves, cumin seeds add onions and saute till lightly coloured.
  3 Onions, 1 Bay leaf, 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• Chop garlic and ginger and add.
  10-12 Garlic cloves, 1 inch Ginger piece
• Break green chillies and add and saute.
  2-3 Green chillies
• Add turmeric powder and saute. Transfer mixture into a jar let it cool.
  1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• Meanwhile cut paneer (cottage cheese) into squares.
  200 gms Cottage cheese
• Grind the onion mixture with about 1/2 cup water.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in another non-stick pan and add cumin seeds and bay leaf and saute till lightly coloured. Add the ground mixture and continue to saute.
  2 tbsp oil
• Add dried mango powder and salt and mix.
  Dried mango powder, 1/2 tsp Salt to taste
• Add 1/2 cup water, 1 1/2 cups cream and mix. Add paneer pieces, half the crushed peppercorns and green cardamom powder and mix well.
  1 1/2 cup Cream, Black peppercorns, 1 pinch Green cardamom powder
• Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with remaining crushed black peppercorns and coriander leaves and serve hot.
  Fresh coriander leaves