Paneer Recipes are always popular among kids. Even many of us love Paneer dishes for roti / Paratha. Paneer in any form is always so appetizing. Methi Paneer, a gravy made with fresh Methi leaves cooked with creamy onion-tomato gravy along with Indian spices. A very creamy and rich Indian Vegetarian Gravy that would be a perfect accompaniment for any Indian Breads like Roti / Paratha / Naan etc. A perfect dish for any parties.
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| Methi Paneer Recipe | How to make Methi Paneer Gravy |
Preparation and Yield:
| Preparation time | 15 mins |
| Cooking Time | 45 mins |
| Servings | 4-5 |
| Recipe Category | Sidedish for Roti |
| Recipe Cuisine | North Indian |
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| Methi Paneer Recipe | How to make Methi Paneer Gravy |
Ingredients:
| Methi Leaves | 1 Cup* |
| Paneer | 300gms cubed |
| Green Chilli | 2 |
| Chopped Ginger | 1 Teaspoon |
| Chopped Garlic | 1 teaspoon |
| Onion | 2 |
| Tomato | 2 |
| Almond | 1 Tablespoon |
| Cashews | 1 Tablespoon |
| Turmeric Powder | 1/4 Teaspoon |
| Coriander Powder | 2 Teaspoon |
| Chilli Powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Kasoori Methi | 1 Tablespoon |
| Salt | To taste |
| Coconut Milk** | 1/2 Cup |
| Chopped Coriander Leaves | Few |
| Oil | 2 Tablespoon |
| Cumin Seeds | 1 Teaspoon |
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon |
* 1 Cup = 250ml
** We can substitute Fresh Cream with Coconut Milk
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| Methi Paneer Recipe | How to make Methi Paneer Gravy |
Method:
- Roughly Chop onions, tomatoes and keep it aside. Add cubed Panner to warm water and leave it aside till we use it
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and allow it to sputter. Add chopped onions
- Add ginger and garlic and saute the onions till they are light brown color. Then add chopped tomatoes
- Add green chilli, cashews, almonds and mix well. Add salt and allow the tomatoes to cook till they are mushy
- Then, allow the onion-tomato mixture to cool down completely. Take it to mixer and grind it to a smooth paste. The onion-tomato gravy ready
- Heat butter in a pan. Add methi leaves along with turmeric powder and saute the leaves for 3-4 minutes till they are cooked.
- Add onion-tomato gravy along with spices such as coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt. Allow the gravy to cook in low flame for 3-4 mintues
- Add water to adjust the consistency. Also crush kasoori methi and add it to gravy. Also add cubed paneer and give a good mix
- Allow the gravy to cook for couple of minutes so that the paneer gets blended with the gravy. Then add coconut milk or fresh cream. Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves
- The rich and creamy Methi Paneer is ready to serve!
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| Methi Paneer Recipe | How to make Methi Paneer Gravy |