Make Restaurant-Style Paneer Pasanda With This Simple Recipe
By Suprita Mitter
January 27, 2025
Paneer Pasanda is a rich, creamy dish featuring paneer slices stuffed with a flavourful mixture of cashews, melon seeds, and spices. Cooked in a smooth, spiced gravy, it's a delicious indulgence, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
250 gms paneer 1/2 cup onions 1/4 cup cashew nuts 1/4 cup melon seeds 1/4 cup fresh cream 1/2 cup yoghurt 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
Ingredients
1 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 1 tbsp poppy seeds 2 tbsp ghee or oil Salt Fresh coriander leaves
Step 1
Lightly fry the paneer slices in a little oil or ghee until golden brown on both sides. Set them aside on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Step 2
In a pan, heat ghee or oil and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
Step 3
Grind cashew nuts, melon seeds, and poppy seeds into a smooth paste using a little water.
Step 4
Add the ground paste to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in yogurt, fresh cream, and all the dry spices (turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and cardamom powder). Cook until the oil separates from the masala.
Step 5
Add the fried paneer slices to the gravy and gently mix. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the paneer to absorb the flavours. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.
