Paneer Reshmi Masala
- 45 min
- mild
- Serves 4
Paneer reshmi masala: paneer in a tomato and cashew gravy with sauteed onion, tomato and capsicum stirred through. Mild, serves 4, 45 minutes, with video.
Good for: Party
Ingredients
Oil3 tbsp
Onion, Slices3
Ginger Garlic Paste1½ tsp
Tomato, Batons2
Green Capsicum, Batons1
Ghee1 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1½ tsp
Tomato Puree3
Cashew Paste½ cup
Water½ cup
Paneer, Cubes400 grams
Salt1½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Fresh Cream1 tbsp
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish
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 | 595kcal | 2380kcal |
| Protein | 24g | 96g |
| Carbohydrate | 22g | 87g |
| Fat | 47g | 188g |
| Fibre | 4.1g | 16g |
| Sugar | 8.3g | 33g |
Cookd masalas for paneer
Method
Heat Oil in a pan, add onions and saute till it turns translucent
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute. Add the tomatoes and capsicum and saute on a high flame for a minute and keep it aside
Heat oil in a pan, Add cumin seeds and let it crackle.
Add the masala powders and cook it on a low flame for a few seconds.
Add tomato puree and cook is for 5 minutes.
Add cashew nut paste and mix well. Cook the tomato puree and cashew nut paste till oil separates from it.
Add water, mix well.
Add the paneer and mix gently till it is submerged in the gravy. Add salt, mix well and bring the gravy to a boil.
Add the sauteed vegetables, mix gelty till all the ingredients combine evenly. Transfer it to a bowl. Garnish with fresh cream and coriander. Serve it hot.
Before you start
- How long does Paneer Reshmi Masala take?
- 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Paneer Reshmi Masala serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Paneer Reshmi Masala vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Paneer Reshmi Masala 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 Reshmi Masala?
- 400 grams Paneer, ½ cup Cashew Paste, 1 Green Capsicum, 1 tbsp Fresh Cream, 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder, 3 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Reshmi Masala?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Paneer Reshmi Masala?
- About 595 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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