Shahi Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
One of my favorite paneer dishes, the richness of the gravy just takes one back to a different era. The gravy is a rich blend of cashews, almonds and onions cooked to perfection which give you a royal taste with every bite. The dish is surprisingly healthy as the creaminess of the gravy is got by using curd and milk as thickeners. I have not used any cream in this dish, though one can use it as an optional garnish. We usually use fresh home made paneer as it turns out to be more soft and delectable as compared to paneer bought from outside however that is your choice to make depending on time. If you are a fan of Mughal food then this Royal Escapade should definitely be on your list. Ingredients: 250gms fresh Paneer (Cottage Cheese) 1/2 cup thick fresh curd 2 tsp ginger garlic paste 1/4 tsp red chilly powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp garam masala powder Kewra essence water (3-4 drops) 1 medium sized tomato (boiled and pureed) 3 tbsp Ghee 1 tsp Sha
