MUGHLAI PANEER

Mughlai Paneer is a rich and traditional recipe which has the flavour of moghul style cooking (as the name suggests). Its quite simple to make and is an amazing dish for any occassion .

INGREDIENTS :

1. Paneer :                               250gms
2. Thickened Cream :               1 Cup
3. Khus Khus seeds :               1tsp
4. Watermelon seeds :              1tsp
5. Yoghurt :                              1 Cup ( whip it well)
6. Onion :                                 1 Large ( grated )
7. Red chill powder :                 1/2 tsp
8. Garam masala :                     1/2 tsp
9. Salt :                                     To taste
10. Fresh Corriander Leaves :      For Dressing

RECIPE:

• Soak khus-khus and watermelon seeds in water overnight and then grind it to a fine paste.
• Heat 2 tbsp Oil and cook the grated onion till transparent.
• Add seeds paste and cook for  about 2-3 mins.
• Now add Yoghurt to the mix.
• Cook for about 5-7 mins till it turns golden brown and leaves oil at the corners.
• Add Garam masala & Red chilli powder along with Cream.
• Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Add paneer and 1 cup water and let it cook till the paneer softens and the gravy becomes thick.
• Pour it in your serving dish and add dress it up with Corriander leaves .

IMPORTANT POINTS:

• Make sure to stir consistently after adding paneer, else it would stick to pan.
• You can use freshly grounded Cinnamon & Black caedammon seeds for dressing along with corriander. They smell heavenly.
• Cook onion only till it softens, dont let it turn brown or golden.

Enjoy Cooking. CHOP--CHOP !!