paneer korma recipe | shahi paneer kurma | how to make paneer korma (2024)

paneer korma recipe | shahi paneer kurma | how to make paneer korma with detailed photo and video recipe. a classic mughlai cuisine recipe made with rich and creamy sauce with paneer cubes. the gravy sauce is derived by almonds and cashews with combination thick yoghurt and dry spices. it is ideally served as a side dish to roti but can also be served as gravy for rice based dishes like jeera rice or pulav.

paneer korma recipe | shahi paneer kurma | how to make paneer korma with step by step photo and video recipe. korma recipes are very popular within indian diaspora and can be made with a wide range of ingredients. it generally features a combination of spices with cashews and almond paste with a topping of yogurt and coconut.

honestly, i am not a huge fan of paneer korma recipe and i find it overrated, perhaps just because it is made with paneer. as matter of fact, i personally like the vegetable kurma and i enjoy it as a side dish for breakfast and also for day to day dinner. having said that, paneer korma is my husband’s favourite paneer recipe. whenever it’s his turn to make dinner curry, paneer kurma is his default option. but generally, he does limit the recipe with paneer cubes and the experiments it by adding other veggies to it. while the traditional paneer korma is just made with paneer cubes but certainly a good option to include the vegetable combination in this recipe.

the recipe for paneer korma is straightforward without any complications in it, yet some tips and suggestions while preparing. firstly, paneer korma is made with medium to mild spice gravy with a hint of sweetness in it. hence i would recommend to check and be cautious while adding green chillies to it. secondly, i have not added coconut milk to this recipe, but adding it makes it more flavoured and adds a nice texture to the recipe. lastly, the gravy for korma are generally white coloured but can be made red in colour by adding red chilli powder to it. i personally prefer green chillies rather than red chillies but it is completely up to individual preference.

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paneer korma video recipe:

recipe card for shahi paneer korma:

how to make paneer kurma with step by step photo:

1. firstly, in a mixi take½ cup coconut, 10 badam, 5 kaju and2 tbsp poppy seeds.
   
2. blend to smooth paste adding½ cup water. masala paste is ready, keep aside.
   
3. in a large kadai heat3 tsp oil and roast 14 cubes paneer.
   
4. roast until the paneer turns golden, keep aside.
   
5. in the remaining oil add 1 tsp cumin, 1 inch cinnamon, 2 pods cardamom, 3 cloves, 1 bay leaf and 1 tsp kasuri methi.
   
6. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
   
7. further add1 onion, 1 chilli and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste. saute until the onions turn golden brown.
   
8. keeping the flame on low add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder and ¼ tsp cumin powder.
   
9. add 2 tbsp mint, saute until the spices turn aromatic.
   
10. further, add1 cup tomato puree and saute until the oil is released.
    
11. also, add prepared coconut masala paste.
    
12. also, add 2 tbsp curd and mix well.
    
13. saute well until the masala paste thickens and raw smell is disappeared.
    
14. further add 1 cup water,1 tsp salt and mix well adjusting consistency.
    
15. cover and boil for 10 minutes or until the curry are cooked well.
    
16. now add fried paneer, 2 tbsp of grated paneer and mix well.
    
17. cover and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the paneer absorbs flavour.
    
18. also, add 2 tbsp coriander and ¼ tsp garam masala. mix well.
    
19. finally, enjoy paneer korma with roti or naan.
    

notes:

• firstly, instead of coconut masala paste, you can use coconut milk.
• also, the curry is slightly creamy and not spicy. so adjust the spice level to your choice.
• additionally, make sure to cook coconut masala paste well, else the raw flavour of coconut will remain.
• finally,paneer korma recipe tastes great when prepared creamy and less spicy.