Panir (Paneer) Mukhanawala

Submitted by JacquelineS

"Creamy fresh panir with a rich sauce. Be sure to see my panir recipe, too!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs panir, from 1 gal milk
• 1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 4 cloves
• 4 cardamom pods
• salt
• 1⁄2 cup cashews, soaked in water 25 minutes
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons ghee
• 2 cups tomato puree
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1⁄4 cup cream
• 6 tablespoons fenugreek leaves, dry
• lemon wedge

directions

1. Deep fry panir in oil until golden brown, then drain and set aside.
2. Blend cashews into a smooth paste and set aside.
3. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pot.
4. Add cinnamon, cloves, & cardamom.
5. After they crackle, add ginger, fenugreek leaves, and cashew paste.
6. Stir for 1 minute, then add tomato puree, chili powder, turmeric and garam masala.
7. Cook 3 minutes, then add sugar and 2 c water.
8. Cook for 5 minutes, add cream and mix well.
9. Bring to a boil and add butter, panir and salt.
10. Bring just to a boil and remove from heat.
11. Serve with lemon wedges.