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Paneer masala recipe | how to make restaurant style paneer masala recipe | paneer sabji recipe

Author Nehas Cook Book
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Curry
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 

For marinating panner

  • 250 gram paneer cubes
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp ghee

For Gravy

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 dry green chilli
  • 5-6 black papper
  • 3 cloves
  • 2 green cardamoms
  • Pinch of asafetida
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ½ tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp roasted gram flour
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 green chilli slits
  • 3 medium size tomato puree
  • 2-3 tbsp hung curd
  • 1 cup water
  • Roasted paneer cubes
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi
  • Coriander leaves

Instructions

For marinating paneer

  • In a mixing bowk, add paneer cubes, salt, red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Mix well so masala coats to paneer cubes.
  • Now in a pan, add ghee and roast the paneer on all sides until browned.
  • Switch off the gas and keep aside the roasted paneer.

For paneer masala gravy

  • Heat oil and ghee in a pan. Once the oil is hot then add cumin seeds, cinnamon, bay leaf, dry red chilli, black pepper, cloves, green cardamom and a pinch of hing. Sauté dry spices for a few seconds.
  • Then add onion, ginger and garlic paste. Sauté until the onion turns nicely browned.
  • Now add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, garam masala, roasted gram flour and salt. Sauté spice for a minute.
  • Add green chilli and tomato puree. Cover and cook until oil starts to separate from the sides of the pan.
  • Then add 2-3 tbsp hung curd into the gravy. Stir continuously until oil separates from the gravy.
  • Add 1 cup water and bring the gravy to a boil.
  • Then add fried panner pieces and kauri methi. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with wheat naan or roti.

Notes

  • Use homemade paneer or soft and moist paneer for more flavor.
  • Roast paneer on medium-low flame till it becomes slightly golden brown.
  • Cook the tomatoes and onions well, or else the curry won't taste great.
  • The addition of hung curd gives a creamy texture to the gravy.