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# Khoya Paneer Recipe

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  | **Prep time**  | 5 min      |
  | **Cook time**  | 40 min     |
  | **Total time** | 45 min     |
  | **Serves**     | 4 servings |
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## Ingredients

### for instant khoya:

* 1 tsp ghee / clarified butter
* ½ cup milk
* ¾ cup milk powder

### for curry:

* 1 tbsp butter
* 11 cubes paneer / cottage cheese
* 1 tsp cumin / jeera
* ½ inch cinnamon / dalchini
* 1 bay leaf / tej patta
* 3 pods cardamom / elachi
* 3 cloves / lavang
* 1 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves
* 1 onion *(finely chopped)*
* 2 cup tomato pulp
* 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
* 1 green chilli *(slit)*
* ¼ tsp turmeric / haldi
* 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder / lal mirch powder
* ¾ tsp coriander powder
* ¼ tsp garam masala
* 1 tsp salt
* 1 cup water

## Instructions

1. firstly, roast spices with butter.
2. now add 1 onion followed by 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and 1 green chilli. saute well.
3. further, add 2 cup tomato pulp. to prepare tomato pulp, blend 3 raw tomatoes to smooth puree without adding any water.
4. cover and cook for 10 minutes or till oil separates from the tomato paste.
5. now add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ¾ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp garam masala and 1 tsp salt. saute well.
6. now add ¾ cup of prepared khoya and cook well.
7. further, add 1 cup of water and adjust consistency.
8. add in roasted paneer and give a good mix.
9. cover and simmer for 10 minutes or till paneer absorb flavours.
10. finally, serve khoya paneer with roti or naan.

## Instant khoya recipe

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a pan heat 1 tsp [**ghee**](/recipes/how-to-make-butter-recipe-ghee-recipe) and ½ cup milk.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-3.jpeg" alt="khoya paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    once the milk boils, add ¾ cup milk powder.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-4.jpeg" alt="khoya paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix continuously keeping the flame on low to medium.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-5.jpeg" alt="khoya paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    the mixture starts to thicken and starts to separate from pan forming a lump.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-6.jpeg" alt="khoya paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, instant khoya is ready. keep aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-7.jpeg" alt="khoya paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Curry preparation for paneer khoya recipe

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large kadai heat 1 tbsp butter and roast 11 cubes [**paneer**](/recipes/homemade-paneer-recipe-2-ways) till they turn golden brown.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-8.jpeg" alt="khoya paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    keep the roasted paneer aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-9.jpeg" alt="khoya paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now in the same butter add 1 tsp cumin, ½ inch cinnamon, 1 bay leaf, 3 cardamom, 3 cloves and 1 tsp kasuri methi.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-10.jpeg" alt="khoya paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute until the spices turn aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-11.jpeg" alt="how to make khoya paneer curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 1 onion followed by 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and 1 green chilli. saute well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-12.jpeg" alt="how to make khoya paneer curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, add 2 cup tomato pulp. to prepare tomato pulp, blend 3 raw tomatoes to smooth puree without adding any water.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-13.jpeg" alt="how to make khoya paneer curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and cook for 10 minutes or till oil separates from the tomato paste.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-14.jpeg" alt="how to make khoya paneer curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ¾ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp **[garam masala](/recipes/homemade-garam-masala-recipe)** and 1 tsp salt.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-15.jpeg" alt="khoya paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute until the spices turn aromatic and oil is released.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-16.jpeg" alt="khoya paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add ¾ cup of prepared khoya or use store brought khoya.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-17.jpeg" alt="khoya paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    break the khoya and mix well with tomato paste.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-18.jpeg" alt="khoya paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cook till the khoya starts to release oil from sides.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-19.jpeg" alt="khoya paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, add 1 cup of water and adjust consistency.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-20.jpeg" alt="khoya paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add in roasted paneer and give a good mix.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-21.jpeg" alt="khoya paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and simmer for 10 minutes or till paneer absorb flavours.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-22.jpeg" alt="khoya paneer recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, serve **khoya paneer** with [roti](/recipes/tandoori-roti-recipe-toaster-roti-maker) or [naan](/recipes/kulcha-naan-recipe-plain-kulcha-tawa).

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/mainPhotos/khoya-paneer-recipe-how-to-make-khoya-paneer-curry-2-1920x1441.jpeg" alt="how to make khoya paneer curry" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

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## Notes

* firstly, use fresh [homemade paneer](/recipes/homemade-paneer-recipe-2-ways) and fresh khoya for more rich flavour.

* also, add matar along with paneer to prepare khoya matar paneer recipe.

* additionally, cook the tomato paste well to avoid raw taste in the gravy.

* finally, **khoya paneer recipe** tastes great when prepared more rich and spicy.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/khoya-paneer-recipe-curry/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/khoya-paneer-recipe-curry/)
</Note>