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:
- Create a Smoky Tomato Base: Tomatoes, onions, and cashews are simmered with red chilies for a smoky and flavorful base.
- Aromatic Spice Symphony: In a separate pan, ginger-garlic paste is sautéed with cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaves, releasing their warming fragrance.
- Creamy Tomato Sauce: Fresh tomato puree and low-fat curd are incorporated into the spice mixture, creating a creamy and tangy sauce.
- Blending for Smoothness: The cashew-tomato mixture is blended into a smooth paste, which is then combined with the simmering sauce.
- 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
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.
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