Paneer Shahi Korma - Quick recipe for a Rich Paneer gravy

Rich and Creamy Paneer Gravy

If you have been trying different recipes for a rich and creamy paneer gravy, then your search is finally over. This one is super simple and quick enough to impress your loved ones with its richness and taste. I went ahead and added whatever veggies I had to make it a mix veg korma, but you can choose to add your favorites or use only the Paneer.

Lets move right to the recipe... No more Rambling!

Time to Cook: 20 mins
Serves: 3

Ingredients:
To Fry & Grind:
Cinnamon - 1/2" piece
Cardamom - 1 pod
Onion - 2 medium
Tomato - 2 small or 1 medium
Green chilli - 1 or 2 
Ginger - 1 1/2" piece
Garlic - 5 cloves
Cashew - 6-7
Khus Khus - 1 tsp
Kashmiri Chilli powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Corriander Powder - 3/4 tsp

Veggies like Capsicum, Peas, Baby Corn - 1/2 cup
Paneer - 250 gm (soak it in hot water for 10 mins)
Jeera/ Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Garam Masala/ Kitchen King - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2 tsp
Salt


Method:
1. First lets saute all the items under To fry & Grind list in 1 tsp oil. Add all the masalas and switch off. Let it cool for 5 mins. Grind to a thick paste after it cools down.
2. Meanwhile in the same Kadai, add another tsp oil or ghee or butter. Add 1 tsp jeera. Let it splutter.
3. Add in the veggies if using, saute them well with some salt until they are cooked.
4. Now add the ground paste with 1 cup of water. Mix well and let the gravy boil. Add garam masala if using.
5. Add in the Paneer cubes and simmer the gravy until it thickens. Adjust consistency with water or add fresh cream if required. In the above picture i did not add any fresh cream to thicken it.
Switch off and serve hot with hot phulkas or rotis.

Yummy Paneer Shahi Korma

Do try this recipe and let me know in the below comments.
Happy Cooking!