Shahi Paneer (Royal Cheese)
- 1/2 pound paneer, cubed
- hot water to cover
- 1 pinch ground turmeric
- 4 teaspoons cooking oil
- 2 red onions, minced
- 4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Place the paneer cubes in a deep bowl. Pour enough hot water over the paneer to cover; sprinkle the turmeric into the water. Set aside to allow the hot water to soften the paneer. Drain.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Fry the onions in the oil until they begin to change color. Add the ginger and garlic and fry together another 5 minutes. Sprinkle the garam masala into the mixture; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour the tomatoes into the mixture; season with salt and stir. Continue cooking until the oil begins to separate, another 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the sugar into the mixture and remove from heat. Set aside to cool.
- Blend the tomato mixture in a blender until you have a smooth sauce; return the sauce to the pot and heat over medium heat until warm, about 5 minutes. Stir the cream into the sauce. Gently fold the paneer into the sauce to coat. Garnish with cilantro to serve.
paneer, water, ground turmeric, cooking oil, red onions, fresh ginger root, garlic, garam masala, tomatoes, salt, white sugar, heavy cream, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/212814/shahi-paneer-royal-cheese/ (may not work)