Recipe Funnel Logo

Kaju Paneer Masala

This recipe is also available in Hindi (हिंदी)

Kaju Paneer Masala
50 grams Cashew nuts
250 grams Ghee
1 piece Paneer - 1 piece
2 tablespoons Ghee
3 tablespoons Oil
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
1 small piece Cinnamon - 1 small piece
1 piece Cumin seeds
2 small pieces Paneer - 1 piece
2 pieces Cloves - 2 pieces
2 small pieces Onions
8 to 10 Garlic cloves - 8 to 10
1 inch Ginger - 1 inch
2 pieces Green chilies - 2 pieces
3 medium sized Tomatoes
18 to 20 Cashews - 18 to 20
250 grams Paneer - 1 piece
1 half cup Fresh cream - 1 half cup

Recipe Video

Recipe Instructions with Images

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 1

Heat the pan and add 2 tbsp oil in it. You can use ghee instead of oil.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 2

Add cashew nuts and fry them. Keep the flame very low. Keep stirring and fry until it turns to a nice color.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 3

Fry the makhana. Keep the flame of the gas on low to medium. Keep stirring till it turns crispy.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 4

Cut the paneer into medium pieces.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 5

Add ghee in the pan. Ghee increases the taste of the sabzi.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 6

Add cumin seeds and some whole spices.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 7

Roast the whole spices for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 8

Add onions, garlic cloves, ginger, green chilies and fry it on high flame till the onion turns golden brown.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 9

Make a puree of red tomatoes. Do not use desi tomatoes for this recipe.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 10

Soak cashews in warm water for 30 minutes. They have puffed up.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 11

Grind the soaked cashew nuts to make a paste.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 12

Add dry fenugreek leaves and fry it on medium to high flame. It is very important to cook the spices well.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 13

Fry the paneer till it turns light color.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 14

Lower the flame of the gas and add the cashew paste that we have made.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 15

Add a little water to the jar and mix everything well.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 16

Keep in mind that the cashew paste is very easily sticky to the pan. So do not turn the flame to medium or high.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 17

After mixing it well, add the cream to it.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 18

Cook the gravy on low flame for 4 to 5 minutes.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 19

Add hot water to the gravy as per your need.

Kaju Paneer Masala
Step 20

Cover it and cook it on low flame for 8 to 10 minutes. So that the gravy absorbs and the makhana also swells and becomes soft.

Download Our Android App
Download App
Like Us on Social Media
FacebookTwitter
© recipefunnel.com. All rights reserved.