Healthy Shahi Paneer Recipe (हेल्दी शाही पनीर रेसिपी)

Healthy Shahi Paneer: A Creamy Delight Without the Guilt

Shahi Paneer Reimagined: Creamy, Flavorful, and Healthy

This recipe gives a healthy twist to the classic Shahi Paneer, a dish traditionally known for its richness. This version retains the creamy and flavorful aspects of the original but incorporates smarter ingredients to create a guilt-free indulgence.

A Symphony of Flavor:

This healthy Shahi Paneer boasts a symphony of textures and tastes. Cashew and almond cream add a touch of richness, while low-fat curd provides a subtle tang. Fresh tomato puree and aromatic spices like ginger, garlic, cinnamon, and cloves create a depth of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds.

A Culinary Adventure in 50 Minutes:

The recipe can be prepared in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Here’s a glimpse into the process:

1. Create a Smoky Tomato Base: Tomatoes, onions, and cashews are simmered with red chilies for a smoky and flavorful base.
2. Aromatic Spice Symphony: In a separate pan, ginger-garlic paste is sautéed with cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaves, releasing their warming fragrance.
3. Creamy Tomato Sauce: Fresh tomato puree and low-fat curd are incorporated into the spice mixture, creating a creamy and tangy sauce.
4. Blending for Smoothness: The cashew-tomato mixture is blended into a smooth paste, which is then combined with the simmering sauce.
5. Healthy Indulgence: Almond cream and honey add a touch of sweetness without compromising the healthy aspect. Paneer cubes are gently simmered in the sauce to absorb all the flavors.

Tips for Perfect Paneer:

• Avoid overcooking the paneer, as it can become rubbery.
• Garnish with garam masala and chopped cashews for an extra touch of flavor and texture.

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Ready to Savor?

This healthy Shahi Paneer is a delicious and nutritious main course that is sure to please vegetarians and health-conscious eaters alike. For detailed instructions, visit the original recipe source.

Healthy Shahi Paneer Recipe

Enjoy the creamy indulgence of Shahi Paneer without the guilt! This healthy recipe uses low-fat alternatives and bursts with flavor – perfect for vegetarians and health-conscious foodies.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

For Red Greavy:

• 1 cup chopped tomatoes टमाटर
• 1/2 cup sliced onions प्याज
• 5-6 cashew nuts काजू
• 4 whole dry red chillies सुखी लाल मिर्च

Other Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp oil तेल
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste अदरक लहसुन की पेस्ट
• 1 inch cinnamon stick दालचीनी
• 3-4 cloves लवंग
• 2 bay leaves तेज पत्ते
• 2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves कसूरी मेथी
• 3 tbsp fresh tomato puree टमाटर की प्युरे
• salt to taste (नमक)
• 2 tbsp whisked low fat curd दही
• 1/2 tsp honey शहद
• 2 tbsp almond cream बादाम का क्रीम
• 1 cup low fat paneer , 200 grams (पनीर)

Instructions

 

• Heat some oil in pan.
  2 tbsp oil
• Chop tomatoes and add it to pan. Stir it a bit.
  1 cup chopped tomatoes
• Now start chopping onions and add it to pan, stirring it a bit.
  1/2 cup sliced onions
• Add dry red chillies and cashew nuts. Add 2-3 tbsp water to this mixture.
  4 whole dry red chillies, 5-6 cashew nuts
• Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes. Or until tomatoes and onions are cooked.
• In another pan again heat some oil and add ginger garlic paste to it once oil is hot.
  2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• After 1 or 2 minutes add Cinnamon, cloves and Bay leaves to it.
  1 inch cinnamon stick, 3-4 cloves लवंग, 2 bay leaves
• After 2 minutes add fresh tomato puree to it with around 2 tbsp water. Now add crushed Kasuri methi (Dried fenugreek leaves) and allow this sauce to simmer for couple of minutes.
  3 tbsp fresh tomato puree, 2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
• In the meantime grind cashew, onion and tomato mixture to make it a smooth paste,
  5-6 cashew nuts, 1/2 cup sliced onions
• Once paste is ready add low fat curd to this and grind it little bit more.
  2 tbsp whisked low fat curd
• Now add this mixture to tomato puree sauce which is simmering in another pan.
• Stir this mixture a bit and add almond cream, honey and salt as per taste.
  1/2 tsp honey, 2 tbsp almond cream, salt to taste
• After 3-4 minutes add paneer and allow it to simmer for not more than 5-6 minutes. (Cooking paneer more will make it rubbery and hard.)
  1 cup low fat paneer
• Garnish your dish with some garam masala and chopped cashews.

Notes

Always remember: Do not cook Paneer too long else it will become Rubbery or Hard.