Description
As the name 'Shahi (Royal)' implies, a premium curry simmering Indian cheese in a rich white-yellow gravy using abundant cashews and heavy cream.
Restaurants serving Shahi Paneer
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Paneer(Cottage cheese)
- Cashew nuts
- Heavy cream
- Onion
- Tomato puree
- Cardamom
- Ghee
Instructions
- Paste cashews and almonds with water.
- Heat Ghee in a pot, fry whole spices like cardamom and onion paste, add tomato puree and turmeric, evaporating moisture.
- Add nut paste, heavy cream, a little sugar to make a rich sauce, add cubed Paneer and simmer briefly.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Noble cardamom aroma and sweet nut smell
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Atsuage (sub when Paneer is unavailable)
Pairing
Butter Naan、Saffron Rice
Trivia
[Hardcore] Said to be devised by Mughal court chefs. It uses no chilies, relying on nut richness and spice aroma—a special vegetarian menu served at Indian weddings.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Since it has no heat, pour over Saffron Rice and taste the sweetness and richness elegantly like a dessert or stew!
Allergen
Dairy, Tree nuts