Ingredients
For Cooking Paneer
2-3 ltr Water, पानी
½ tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
½ tsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
800 gms fresh Paneer, पनीर
For Yakhni
1 ltr Water, पानी
⅓ cup Fried Onions, roughly chopped, तले हुए प्याज
½ tbsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
¼ cup Ghee, घी
A pinch of Asafoetida, हींग
2-3 no. Bay leaf, तेज पत्ता
1 inch Cinnamon stick, दालचीनी
2 no. Black Cardamom, बड़ी इलाइची
Fried Paneer, तला हुआ पनीर
Prepared Masala, तयार किया हुआ मसाला
2-3 tbsp Coriander leaves, finely chopped, धनिया पत्ता
For Frying
¼ cup Mustard oil, सरसों का तेल
Cooked Paneer, cut into slab, पका हुआ पनीर
For Masala
2 tbsp Remaining mustard oil, सरसों का तेल
1 ½ cups fresh Tomato puree, ताज़े टमाटर की प्यूरी
½ tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder, कश्मीरी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
½ tsp Sugar, चीनी
½ tbsp dry Ginger powder, सौंठ का पाउडर
½ tbsp Fennel seeds powder, सौंफ का पाउडर
2-3 tbsp Fried onions paste, तले हुए प्याज का पेस्ट
For Garnish
Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता
Process
For Cooking Paneer
- In a handi, add water, turmeric powder, salt to taste, degi red chili powder, paneer and simmer it for 7-8 minutes on medium flames until cooked well.
- Transfer it to a tray and keep it aside for further use.
For Yakhni
- In a handi, add water, fried onions, degi red chili powder, ghee, a pinch of asafoetida, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, black cardamom and let it simmer for a while.
- Add fried paneer and cook for 5-6 minutes.
- Add prepared masala and cook it well for a while.
- Finish it with some coriander leaves and mix it well.
- Transfer it into the serving bowl and garnish it with coriander sprig.
- Serve hot with steam rice.
For Frying
- In a pan, add mustard oil, once it’s hot, add paneer and fry on both sides until golden brown.
- Transfer it to a tray and keep it aside for further use.
For Masala
- In a pan, add remaining mustard oil, once it’s hot, add fresh tomato puree, degi red chili powder, salt to taste, sugar and cook it for 4-5 minutes until cooked well.
- Add dry ginger powder, fennel seeds powder, fried onions paste and cook it for 2-3 minutes on medium flames.
- Keep it aside for further use.




















