Healthy shahi paneer mutter recipe

Cook shahi paneer in a healthy way to avoid all the extra calories yet retain the rich taste.

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Written By: Admin | Updated : September 5, 2013 6:40 PM IST

healthy_shahi_paneer_mutterThe word 'shahi' is immediately associated with rich, fat-laden and royal subzis. Here is a healthier version of the same, made with well-chosen ingredients and slight modifications to the cooking style.

You will be surprised to note it retains the royal flavour! To maintain the richness and the taste of this shahi subzi, we have used low fat milk and 1 tablespoon of cashew nut pur e.

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Makes 4 serving

Ingredients

3/4 cup onion puree
2 tbsp cashewnut (kaju) paste
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/2 cup low fat milk
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), roasted
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
3/4 cup low fat paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
1/4 cup boiled green peas
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) for garnishing

Method

  • Heat a non-stick kadhai on a medium flame and when hot, add the onion pur e and dry roast while stirring continuously.
  • Add the cashewnut pur e and garlic paste and dry roast for 5 to 7 minutes or till brown in colour while stirring continuously.
  • Add cup water and mix well to get a smooth mixture like paste.
  • Add the milk, dried fenugreek leaves, garam masala and salt, mix well and bring to boil.
  • Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the paneer and peas and mix gently.
  • Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Here is the original recipe source: Healthy shahi paneer mutter by Tarla Dalal

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