Shahi Paneer Recipe(Mughlai Style)
Shahi Paneer (Mughlai Style) is an authentic North India Vegetarian celebrated for its traditional flavors. Made with 9 metric-measured ingredients (including Paneer (Cut into triangles), Onions (Boiled & pasted), Cashew Nut & Magaz (Melon Seed) Paste, Fresh Malai / Cream, Curd (Whisked)), this recipe takes approximately 25 mins to prepare and serves 4. On Shopvora, you can scale servings and order all ingredients in one click directly to your Swiggy Instamart cart for 10-15 minute doorstep delivery.
Ingredients for Shahi Paneer (Mughlai Style)
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Boil sliced onions, cashews, and melon seeds in water for 10 minutes. Blend into a smooth white puree.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Chef's Secrets & Pro Cooking Tips
Professional culinary techniques for restaurant-quality Shahi Paneer (Mughlai Style) at home
Warm Water Soak for Pillowy Paneer
If using store-bought paneer, submerge cubed paneer in warm, lightly salted water for 15 minutes before adding to the gravy. It prevents rubberiness and keeps it melt-in-the-mouth soft.
Do Not Overcook Paneer in Gravy
Add paneer cubes in the final 3-4 minutes of cooking. Paneer is already cooked cheese; simmering it too long releases whey and turns the texture tough.
Kasuri Methi Awakening Trick
Rub dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) vigorously between your palms right before sprinkling over the hot curry. The friction awakens volatile essential oils for restaurant-grade fragrance.
🥗Nutritional Breakdown
Estimated nutritional facts per serving (based on 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. Actual nutritional requirements may differ based on age, gender, and physical activity level.
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Ingredients
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Paneer (Cut into triangles)
400 g
Onions (Boiled & pasted)
2 medium
Cashew Nut & Magaz (Melon Seed) Paste
0.33 cup
Fresh Malai / Cream
0.5 cup (100 ml)
Curd (Whisked)
0.25 cup
Kewra Water & Cardamom Powder
1 tsp each
Saffron Strands
1 pinch
Desi Ghee
3 tbsp
Salt & White Pepper
1 tsp each