Rogan josh, yakhni, dum aloo - is there any Kashmiri dish you don't like? Such is the magic of those rich curries and spicy flavours, we can never get enough of Kashmiri foods. There's another very popular dish from the valley that Kashmiris are very fond of. It is paneer chaman. Paneer cubes are fried and tossed in a spicy tomato gravy, made creamier with the help of milk. Paneer chaman gets a makeover with this new recipe that we just found out and immediately thought of sharing with you all. Since, it is winter, why not add the ever-loved winter green methi to paneer chaman?!
Now what we have is a recipe of paneer methi chaman, which may look like palak paneer but tastes way different because of milk, fennel seeds and also almonds. The typical Kashmiri ingredients make this dish another winner and lengthen our list of favourite Kashmiri foods. Paneer Chaman usually has fried paneer pieces floating in a dense, tangy gravy. Paneer methi chaman too uses fried paneer, which is cooked in a green minty gravy of methi, flavoured with lots of whole spices and spice powders. Milk is also added to cut the bitterness of methi, making this a real treat to enjoy.
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Methi is used to make many dishes.
Paneer Methi Chaman Recipe I How To Make Paneer Methi Chaman
It's just as easy to make paneer methi chaman as regular paneer chaman. Once you'll see the recipe, you won't be able to wait to try it at home.
Click here for step-by-step recipe of paneer methi chaman.
Fry the paneer cubes till golden brown, then soak them in water for some time. Then saute methi leaves along with all the spices. Add in paneer cubes and milk, cook till you get a thick gravy. Garnish with almonds and sulatana, and serve.
If you are also a fan of Kashmiri cuisine, we are sure you'll love this recipe. Try it today.
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