Paneer pasanda

 Paneer Pasanda, a popular North Indian dish, is a recipe that is sure to delight your taste buds. This creamy and mildly spiced dish is made with succulent pieces of paneer that are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of nuts and spices.

Paneer pasanda

Restaurent style paneer pasanda recipe/ North indian style paneer passnda recipe.

To create this delectable dish, you will need the following ingredients:

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• 200g paneer
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 2 cloves
• 2 green cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1/4 cup cream
• Salt to taste
• Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

For the paneer filling:

• 1/4 cup cashews, chopped
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup grated paneer
• 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Begin by preparing the paneer filling. In a mixing bowl, combine cashews, raisins, grated paneer, coriander leaves, garam masala powder, and salt to taste. Mix well and keep aside.

2. Cut the paneer into thick slices and keep them aside.

3. In a pan, heat ghee and add cloves, green cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Saute for a few seconds and then add the chopped onion. Cook until the onion turns golden brown.

4. Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute.

5. Add red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala powder. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.

6. Add yogurt and cream to the pan and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

7. Take the paneer slices and make a pocket in the center. Fill the paneer slices with the prepared filling and press lightly.

8. In the same pan, add the stuffed paneer slices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

9. Serve the paneer pasanda hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves.

2nd method:

Ingredients:

• 200 gm paneer, cut into medium-sized pieces
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/2 cup cream
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 1-2 drops of kewda essence
• 2-3 strands of saffron
• Chopped fresh coriander for garnish

For the stuffing:

• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup chopped cashews
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup grated paneer
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Instructions:

1. Combine the yogurt and cream in a bowl and whisk them together until smooth.
2. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions until translucent.
3. Add ginger and garlic paste and sauté for 30 seconds.
4. Add turmeric, red chilli, coriander, and garam masala powder and sauté for another 30 seconds.
5. Add the yogurt and cream mixture to the pan and stir well. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for a few minutes.
6. Add salt to taste and mix well.
7. For the stuffing, mix the chopped almonds, cashews, raisins, grated paneer, and chopped coriander leaves in a bowl.
8. Cut slits in the paneer pieces and stuff them with the nut mixture.
9. Heat a pan with a tablespoon of oil and fry the paneer stuffed with nut mixture on low to medium heat until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

10.In the same pan, add a few drops of kewda essence and saffron strands. Mix well.

11.Add the fried paneer pieces to the pan and coat them with the sauce.

12.Simmer for a few minutes until the paneer is fully coated with the sauce.

13.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious paneer pasanda!

       In conclusion, paneer pasanda is a delicious and creamy dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed with naan bread or plain rice. With its aromatic spices and succulent paneer filling, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. So, try this recipe today and impress your loved ones with your culinary skills.

          Nutrient value:

Paneer is a type of cheese made from milk and has a high protein content. A 100-gram serving of paneer contains approximately:

• Calories: 265
• Protein: 18 grams
• Fat: 21 grams
• Carbohydrates: 2 grams
• Calcium: 208 milligrams
• Iron: 0.8 milligrams

Overall, paneer pasanda can provide a good source of protein, calcium, and other essential nutrients. However, it should be consumed in moderation due to its high fat content.

Home made Paneer recipe | Cottage Cheese recipe

           How to make paneer (cottage cheese ) at home ?

Paneer became main ingredient in most of the Indian cuisine. We need fat milk to make paneer at home.This is an easy process to make soft  paneer at home.

Home-made Paneer


                
Ingredients :

•  5 cups of whole milk
•   2 tsps vinegar
• or 2 tsps lemon juice

Method :

1. Boil the milk in a open pan.
2.  When it's boiling, add the vinegar and wait
   for the milk to curdle completely.
3. When you add  venegar or lemon juice to  the milk the acidity in the lime causes the milk to separate into curds and whey. 
4.  Take it off the fire and let it sit for 10 minutes.
5.  Pour it onto a cotton/muslin cloth and tie it with a
   tight knot.
6.  When all the water is drained from the paneer,shape it into a
   large rectangular block,transfer it into another piece
   of paper/cloth, wrap it properly and refrigerate it overnight.
7. Refrigerate and use within a week.

Home made paneer