How long does Afghani Paneer Gravy take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Afghani Paneer Gravy serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Afghani Paneer Gravy vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Afghani Paneer Gravy spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Afghani Paneer Gravy?

400 grams Paneer, ¼ cup Cashew (full), ¼ cup Fresh Cream, 4 tbsp Curd, ¼ cup Ghee, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Afghani Paneer Gravy?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Afghani Paneer Gravy?

About 692 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Afghani Paneer Gravy

Name: Afghani Paneer Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 400 grams Paneer; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ cup Ghee; 6 cloves Garlic; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; 1 inch Ginger; 2 Onion; ¼ cup Cashew (full); 2 Green Chilli; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tbsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 4 tbsp Curd; ¼ cup Fresh Cream; ¼ tsp Kasuri Methi; ¼ cup Ghee

45 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as paneer afghani, afghani paneer · Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb Gluten-free

Afghani paneer gravy: marinated fried paneer in a blended onion, cashew and curd gravy with cream and kasuri methi. Mild, serves 4, 45 minutes, with video.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

Paneer400 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Salt¾ tsp
Garam Masala Powder¾ tsp
Ghee½ cup
Garlic6 cloves
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Ginger1 inch
Onion2
Cashew (full)¼ cup
Green Chilli2
Coriander Powder½ tbsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Curd4 tbsp
Fresh Cream¼ cup
Kasuri Methi¼ tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	692kcal	2768kcal
Protein	22g	87g
Carbohydrate	14g	55g
Fat	62g	247g
Fibre	1.9g	7.6g
Sugar	5.2g	21g

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Method

1
In a mixing bowl add the cubed paneer and add the ingredients for the marinade. Mix gently making sure you don’t break the paneer and set it aside.
PaneerGinger Garlic PasteSaltGaram Masala Powder
2
In a pan add garlic, coriander leaves, ginger, onion and cashew nuts, and saute for 2-3 minutes or until the onions turn translucent. Let it cool completely before blending it into a fine paste along with the curd
GheeGarlicCoriander LeavesGingerOnionCashew (full)Green ChilliSaltGaram Masala PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderCurd
3
In the same add back the gravy along with some coriander powder, garam masala and turmeric. Cook on a medium heat until the raw flavour disappears. Add cream and kasoori methi cook for another minutes and turn off the flame.
Fresh CreamKasuri Methi
4
In a pan add the paneer fry until they turn golden and add it to the gravy. Garnish with some cream and coriander leaves.
Ghee

Before you start

How long does Afghani Paneer Gravy take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Afghani Paneer Gravy serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Afghani Paneer Gravy vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Afghani Paneer Gravy spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Afghani Paneer Gravy?: 400 grams Paneer, ¼ cup Cashew (full), ¼ cup Fresh Cream, 4 tbsp Curd, ¼ cup Ghee, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Afghani Paneer Gravy?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Afghani Paneer Gravy?: About 692 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

4 notes

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Jaya V RajamanickamMarch 2026
afghani paneer gravy
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ShripathiApril 2024
super
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A Cookd cookJanuary 2024
It was fantastic 😍
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Diwa FeFMarch 2023
bro i don’t have cream. is this recipe is okay without cream ?