Paneer Hyderabadi

Paneer Hyderabadi

Paneer Hyderabadi is a rich and nawabi preparation of cottage cheese in the spices and cream. It is a typical style hyderabadi recipe flavored with hyderabadi masala and fresh cream. 

Ingredients:::

• Paneer cubes - 200 gm
• Chopped onion- 1 big
• Curry leaves - 5/6
• Red chilli powder -1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Coriander powder - 2 tsp
• Fresh lemon juice - 1/2 tsp
• Fresh sterilized milk -1/2 cup
• Ghee - 1 tsp
• Salt -to taste
• Oil - for deep frying

For Hyderabadi Masala:

• Jeera - 1/2 tsp
• Peanuts - 2 tbsp
• Sesame seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Poppy seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Cashew nuts - 5-6
• Cloves -2pc
• Ginger - 1 inch
• Garlic - 6 cloves
• Dried red chillies - 2pc

Method:::

1. Heat a pan and add sufficient oil.
2. When the oil heats then add few cubes of paneer at a time, deep fry and take out on paper napkin.
3. In a sauce pan add little bit of ghee.
4. Add all the ingredients for making hyderabadi masala. Leave to cool and then grind to make a smooth masala.
5. Now heat the pan and add remaining ghee.
6. Add curry leaves and slices of onion.
7. Add little bit of salt and fry until onion turn light golden.
8. Add grounded masala and all the remaining spices.
9. Also add milk at this time.
10. Stir and leave to boil for about 5 minutes on low heat.
11. Now add fried paneer and lemon juice, mix well.
12. Add fresh cream and cook for 2 more minutes.
13. Serve hot with roti or naan.