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Akbari Paneer

A silky smooth tomato and cream based gravy with shredded paneer. nAkbari Paneer is a rich Mughlai inspired recipe that can be served with naan, parathas or rice!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 3
Calories: 473kcal
Author: Smruti

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add garlic, ginger and green chili. Sauté till the raw flavor vanishes.
  • Add onions and cook them for 5-6 minutes, till soft.
  • Add diced tomatoes and mix well. Let them soften for a few minutes.
  • Now add red chili powder, ground turmeric and garam masala. Mix well.
  • Cook for 6-7 minutes till the tomatoes become mushy.
  • Add water and season with salt and sugar. Mix well and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a blender. Blend till smooth.
  • Transfer to a bowl using a fine mesh colander. Discard the seeds and peels.
  • In a pan heat the remaining oil. Add mustard seeds and let them pop.
  • Add cumin seeds and the whole spices. Sauté till fragrant.
  • Add some butter and add the colored peppers. Sauté till slightly soft but not mushy.
  • Transfer all the prepared sauce and stir well. Bring to a boil.
  • Add tomato paste and mix it in.
  • Add cream and shredded paneer. Also add kasoori methi and stir everything well.
  • Cook for a couple of minutes and remove from heat. Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Cook the paneer only for a couple of minutes. Over cooking it will result in chewy paneer. 
  • The whole spices can be left in the gravy or fished out before serving. 
  • Other vegetables like beans, carrots, peas and corn can be added along with peppers. 
  • Akbari Paneer can be refrigerated for 3 days in an airtight container. It can be frozen for upto 3 months. Reheat to serve. 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1293mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 931IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 412mg | Iron: 1mg