Lighter Shahi Paneer in a White Cashew Gravy
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
True shahi paneer is white, fragrant and gently sweet — not orange. We simmer onion with cashews and melon seeds, blend smooth, then finish with whisked yogurt for body without drowning the dish in cream.
Ingredients
How to Make It
Simmer onion, nuts, seeds, ginger and garlic in 1½ cups water until soft. Cool slightly.
Blend to a fine paste using a little of the cooking liquid.
Heat ghee; cook paste on medium-low until fragrant and lightly golden.
Add coriander powder; lower heat and stir in whisked yogurt gradually so it does not split.
Add a splash of water, salt and garam masala. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
Add paneer; warm through. Optional 2 tbsp cream. Rest and serve with roti or millet.
Nutrition per serving
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Paneer anchors protein for recovery meals. Using yogurt plus a small cashew paste keeps richness while limiting cream volume compared with restaurant shahi paneer.
Pro Tips
- →Never boil hard after adding yogurt.
- →Blend until completely smooth — nut grit ruins the silk.
- →Use ripe but not sour yogurt.
Variations
- 1Skip cream entirely for a lighter bowl.
- 2Add a pinch of saffron soaked in warm milk for aroma.
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