Reshmi Paneer Masala| Spicy Creamy Paneer Recipe

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Reshmi paneer masala recipe is a unique way of preparing a spicy and creamy North India paneer gravy that is full of Indian flavours and spices.

Reshmi paneer masala or reshmi paneer tikka is a rich & flavourful Indian curry for vegetarians and it goes very well with garlic naan, paratha, tawa roti, tandoori roti or any other Indian bread or even with simple plain rice.

In this recipe, I will walk you through the step-by-step process with images at each step and a recipe video for making this delicious restaurant-style reshmi paneer masala at your home.

This dish is named “reshmi paneer” because of its smooth, creamy and silky gravy which is referred to as “reshmi” in Hindi.

Some people may be thinking about how it is different from butter paneer or kadhai paneer. But there is a big difference in the way reshmi paneer is cooked compared to the other two.

In reshmi paneer masala or paneer tikka the paneer is first diced and shallow fried until they are slightly golden and the onion, tomato and capsicum are first sauteed at then simmered in a rich tomato & cream-based gravy blended with different Indian spices.

The recipe will surely impress your family & friends. So let’s start cooking!

Ingredients:-

  1. Paneer – 200 grams (diced)
  2. Cashew – 10-15 (paste)
  3. Oil – 3-4 tbsp
  4. Oil for shallow frying paneer
  5. Butter – 2 tbsp
  6. Fresh Cream – 3-4 tbsp

Vegetables:-

  1. Onion – 1 sliced
  2. Capsicum – 1 sliced
  3. Tomato – 1 sliced
  4. Green chillies – 2-3 nos.
  5. Tomato puree of 2 nos.
  6. Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp

Dry spices:-

  1. Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  2. Coriander powder – 1 tsp
  3. Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
  4. Red chilli powder – 1-2 tsp (acc to taste)
  5. Cumin powder – ¼ tsp
  6. Garam masala powder – 1 tsp

For garnishing: –

  1. Freshly chopped coriander leaves

How to make Reshmi Paneer Masala| Spicy Creamy Paneer Recipe. Step-by-step recipe with images at each step: – 

Method:-

Preparing the paneer & the veggies: –

  1. Soak the cashews for 30 -60 minutes.

  1. Heat a pan or kadhai and add 3-4 tbsp oil for shallow frying of the paneer.

  1. Add the diced paneer pieces.

  1. Shallow fry until slightly golden brown on both sides.

  1. Now use the remaining oil in the pan to sauté the sliced onions, capsicum and tomatoes.

  1. Sauté for 1-2 minutes and keep them aside.

Preparing the gravy for the reshmi paneer: –

  1. Now in the same pan add 3-4 tbsp of oil & 2 tbsp butter.

  1. Heat the oil and add green chillies and cumin seeds.

  1. Let them crackle for a few seconds.

  1. Add the ginger-garlic paste.

  1. Cook until the rawness of the ginger-garlic is gone.

  1. Add the tomato puree.

  1. Mix it and cook for 1-2 minutes.

  1. After 1-2 minutes add the dry spices and salt.

  1. Mix everything nicely.

  1. Cook until the oil separates.

  1. Meanwhile, prepare the cashew paste from the soaked cashews.

  1. Add the cashew paste to the gravy.

  1. Cook for 1-2 minutes without the lid.

  1. Now cover and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

  1. After cooking for 1-2 minutes remove the lid and add the cream.

  1. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.

  1. Gravy is ready.

Making the reshmi paneer: –

  1. Add the sauteed veggies.

  1. Mix it nicely.

  1. Add water to adjust the consistency.

  1. Finally, add the paneer.

  1. Mix it nicely.

  1. Add the fresh coriander leaves.

  1. Cook for a few more minutes.

  1. The Reshmi Paneer Masala is ready. Serve it hot with rice, roti or paratha.
Reshmi Paneer Masala

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Reshmi Paneer Masala| Spicy Creamy Paneer Youtube Video Recipe:

 

Reshmi Paneer Masala| Spicy Creamy Paneer Recipe

Reshmi paneer masala or reshmi paneer tikka is a rich & flavourful Indian curry for vegetarians and it goes very well with garlic naan, paratha, tawa roti, tandoori roti or any other Indian bread or even with simple plain rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner recipe, lunch, lunch recipe, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams paneer
  • 10-15 cashew
  • 3-4 tbsp oil
  • oil for shallow frying paneer
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3-4 tbsp fresh cream

vegetables: -

  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 capsicum sliced
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 2-3 green chillies slit
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste 

dry spices

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1-2 tsp Red chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala

for garnishing: -

  • fresh coriander leaves chopped

Instructions
 

Preparing the paneer & the veggies: - 

  • Soak the cashews for 30 -60 minutes
  • Heat a pan or kadhai and add 3-4 tbsp oil for shallow frying of the paneer
  • Add the diced paneer pieces
  • Shallow fry until slightly golden brown on both sides
  •  Now use the remaining oil in the pan to sauté the sliced onions, capsicum and tomatoes
  • Sauté for 1-2 minutes and keep them aside

Preparing the gravy for the reshmi paneer: - 

  • Now in the same pan add 3-4 tbsp of oil
  • Heat the oil and add green chillies and cumin seeds
  • Let them crackle for a few seconds
  • Add the ginger-garlic paste
  • Cook until the rawness of the ginger-garlic is gone
  • Add the tomato puree
  • Mix it and cook for 1-2 minutes
  • After 1-2 minutes add the dry spices and salt
  • Mix everything nicely
  • Cook until the oil separates
  • Meanwhile, prepare the cashew paste from the soaked cashews
  • Add the cashew paste
  • Cook for 1-2 minutes without the lid
  • Now cover and cook for another 1-2 minutes
  • After cooking for 1-2 minutes remove the lid and add the cream
  • Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes
  • Gravy is ready

Making the reshmi paneer: -

  • Add the sauteed veggies
  • Mix it nicely
  • Add water to adjust the consistency
  • Finally, add the paneer
  • Mix it nicely
  • Add the fresh coriander leaves
  • Cook for a few more minutes
  • The Reshmi Paneer Masala is ready. Serve it hot with rice, roti or paratha

Video

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