Marination preparation
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firstly, in a large bowl take ½ cup curd, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi, 1 tbsp garlic paste, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp oil and ¼ tsp salt.
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mix well making sure everything is well combined.
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add 15 cubes paneer and mix until paneer is well coated.
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refrigerate for 30 minutes making sure all the paneer are well absorbed.
Onion tomato paste preparation
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 3 tsp oil, 4 pod cardamom, 1 tsp pepper, 6 cloves, 1 inch cinnamon. saute slightly until the spices turn aromatic.
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now add 2 clove garlic, 1 inch ginger, 1 onion and saute until onion changes colour.
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further add 2 tomato, 2 tbsp cashew and saute well.
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cook until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
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cool completely, and transfer to the blender.
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blend to smooth paste adding water as required. keep aside.
Curry preparation
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 1 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp oil. add 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf and saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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add ½ onion and saute until the onions turn golden brown.
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further keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and ¾ tsp salt. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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now add in prepared onion tomato paste and cook well.
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cover and cook until the paste is well cooked separating oil.
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now add in marinated paneer and mix well.
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add water as required and just the consistency.
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cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the oil separates.
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further add 2 tbsp cream, 2 tbsp coriander and ¼ tsp garam masala. mix well.
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now prepare the tempering, by heating 2 tsp oil add 2 clove garlic.
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saute until the garlic turns golden brown. add ¼ tsp chilli powder and mix well.
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finally, pour the tempering over the curry and enjoy garlic paneer curry with roti.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to marinate the paneer in garlic paste for at least 30 minutes.
- also, garlic flavour is dominating in this curry. if you do not like garlic, then reduce accordingly.
- additionally, adding cream is optional. however, the curry tastes great when prepared spicy and creamy.
- finally, garlic paneer curry recipe
- finally, garlic paneer curry is prepared with a generous amount of oil.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/garlic-paneer-curry-lasooni-paneer/