Methi Malai Paneer

Methi Malai Paneer is a creamy Indian curry made with paneer, fenugreek leaves, and spices cooked in a rich cream sauce.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Paneer (cut into cubes)500Grams
Fresh Fenugreek Leaves (washed and chopped)2Bunch
Onion (finely chopped)2Count
Tomato (pureed)2Count
Ginger (grated)1Inch
Garlic (minced)4Clove
Green Chili (slit)2Count
Whole Milk Cream (fresh)200Milliliters
Cumin Seeds1Tsp
Coriander Powder2Tsp
Turmeric Powder0.5Tsp
Red Chili Powder1Tsp
Garam Masala1Tsp
Salt (or to taste)1Tsp
Oil3Tbsp
Water250Milliliters

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
  2. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Add ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
  4. Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.
  5. Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
  6. Add chopped fenugreek leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add paneer cubes and mix gently.
  8. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Add cream and garam masala. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
  10. Serve hot with naan or rice.

Prep

  • Soak fenugreek leaves in water for 30 minutes to reduce bitterness.

Kitchen equipment

Blender For Pureeing Tomatoes