How long does Paneer Changezi take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Paneer Changezi serve?

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

Is Paneer Changezi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paneer Changezi 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 Paneer Changezi?

400 grams Paneer, 1½ cup Milk, 2 tbsp Curd, 1 cup Tomato Puree, 2 Green Chilli, 15 Cashew (full), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Changezi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paneer Changezi?

About 621 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paneer Changezi

Name: Paneer Changezi
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 15 Cashew (full); 3 Onion, Slices; 2 tbsp Curd; As needed Water; 400 grams Paneer; 1½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Ghee; 2 tbsp Oil; ½ tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 cup Tomato Puree; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Sugar; 1½ cup Milk; 1 cup Water; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi, Crushed; ½ tsp Chaat Masala Powder

60 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 30 min · Cook 30 min

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7 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 changizi · Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies

Paneer changezi: marinated paneer seared in ghee, simmered in a fried cashew and onion paste with tomato and milk. Mild, serves 4, about an hour, with video.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

21 items

4 people

Oil4 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit2
Cashew (full)15
Onion, Slices3
Curd2 tbsp
WaterAs needed
Paneer400 grams
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2½ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Lemon Juice2 tsp
Ghee1 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste½ tbsp
Tomato Puree1 cup
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Sugar½ tsp
Milk1½ cup
Water1 cup
Kasuri Methi, Crushed1 tsp
Chaat Masala Powder½ tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

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	621kcal	2484kcal
Protein	25g	100g
Carbohydrate	25g	102g
Fat	48g	191g
Fibre	3.6g	14g
Sugar	14g	55g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
For the gravy paste, heat oil in a pan, add the green chillies, cashew nuts and onions, saute until golden brown. Add some water and blend into a fine puree.
OilGreen ChilliCashew (full)OnionCurdWater
2
Marinate the paneer with the given marinade ingredients for 20 mins.
PaneerKashmiri Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderSaltGinger Garlic PasteLemon Juice
3
Heat ghee in a pan and pan-fry the paneer until it forms a crust on all sides. You can also use a grill pan for this. Set this aside.
Ghee
4
For the gravy, heat oil and add ginger garlic paste, saute for 2 mins.
OilGinger Garlic Paste
5
Add the tomato puree and cook until thick and no longer raw in aroma, around 5 minutes.
Tomato Puree
6
Add the powdered spices and the onion paste. Saute until the oil releases.
Garam Masala PowderSaltKashmiri Red Chilli PowderSugar
7
Add the paneer, milk, water and simmer. Finish with crushed kasuri methi and chaat masala.
MilkWaterKasuri MethiChaat Masala Powder

Before you start

How long does Paneer Changezi take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Changezi serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Changezi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Changezi 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 Paneer Changezi?: 400 grams Paneer, 1½ cup Milk, 2 tbsp Curd, 1 cup Tomato Puree, 2 Green Chilli, 15 Cashew (full), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Changezi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Changezi?: About 621 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.