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Paneer Pasanda Recipe

How to make Paneer Pasanda
Golden pieces of paneer stirred in zesty chickpea or besan gravy.
- Total Cook Time 40 mins
 - Prep Time 10 mins
 - Cook Time 30 mins
 - Recipe Servings6
 - Easy
 

Ingredients of Paneer Pasanda
- 1/2 kg paneer - cut into broad slices
 - 2 Tbsp chickpea flour
 - 1/4 cup clarified butter
 - 1 tsp cumin seeds
 - 1 Tbsp finely chopped ginger
 - 1 cup hung yoghurt
 - 1/4 tsp turmeric
 - 2 tsp coriander powder
 - Salt to taste
 - 1/2 tsp chilli powder
 - 1/4 tsp garam masala
 - 2-3 green chillies-slit
 - 1 1/2 cup water
 - 1 Tbsp chopped coriander leaves
 - 2 Tbsp malai
 
How to Make Paneer Pasanda
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Heat the clarified butter in a pan and fry the pieces of paneer.
2.
Lift them out and set aside. In the same clarified butter, add the cumin seeds, saute a little and add the ginger.
3.
When the ginger turns a light brown, add the chickpea flour.
4.
Saute and add yoghurt, turmeric, coriander powder, salt, chilli powder, and garam masala.
5.
Saute over a medium heat till the fat separates.
6.
Add the green chillies, saute a little, then add the water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
7.
Add the fried pieces of paneer, simmer for about 2 minutes and serve hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves and cream.