Dhaba style Handi Paneer ढाबे जैसा हांड़ी पनीर Paneer recipe Paneer Handi

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35-45 minutes
4-5
Indian
Dhaba style Handi Paneer ढाबे जैसा हांड़ी पनीर Paneer recipe Paneer Handi Recipe - Ranveer Brar

Ingredients

For Ginger Garlic Paste

½ inch Ginger (peeled & roughly chopped) अदरक

4 no. Green chillies (less spicy & roughly chopped) हरी मिर्च

10-12 no. Garlic cloves, लहसुन

 

For Dhaba Style Handi Paneer

½ cup Oil, तेल

1 heaped tbsp Ghee, घी

4 no. Bay leaf, तेज पत्ता

10-12 no. Black peppercorns, काली मिर्च के दाने

3 no. Black cardamom, बड़ी इलायची

1 tsp Cumin seeds, जीरा

Prepared Ginger Garlic paste, अदरक लहसुन का पेस्ट

3 no. large Onions, chopped, प्याज

2 heaped tbsp Coriander powder, धनिया पाउडर

½ tbsp Black peppercorns, crushed, कुटी हुई काली मिर्च

2 tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर

1 ½ tbsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर

1 ⅓ cups Curd, beaten, दही

3 no. large Tomatoes, chopped, टमाटर

1 ½ cup Water, पानी

3-4 tbsp Prepared Handi Masala, तैयार किया हुआ हांडी मसाला

3-4 tbsp fresh Coriander leaves, chopped, धनिया पत्ता

Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

1200 gms Paneer, cut into medium cubed, पनीर

 

For Handi Masala

¼ cup Coriander seeds, धनिये के बीज

½ tbsp Fennel seeds, सौंफ

1 tbsp Cumin seeds, जीरा

2-3 tbsp Black peppercorns, काली मिर्च के दाने

1 heaped tbsp Cornstarch, कॉर्नस्टार्च

 

For Garnish

Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता

Green chili, हरी मिर्च

Process

For Ginger Garlic Paste

  • In a mortar pestle, add ginger, green chillies, garlic and grind it coarsely.
  • Keep it aside for further use.

For Dhaba Style Handi Paneer

  • In a handi, add oil, ghee, once it’s hot, add bay leaf, black peppercorns, black cardamom, cumin seeds and let it splutter.
  • Add prepared ginger garlic paste and saute it for a minute.
  • Add onions and saute it until translucent.
  • Add coriander powder, crushed black peppercorns, turmeric powder, degi red chili powder, curd and saute it for a while.
  • Add tomatoes and cook it for 5-6 minutes on medium flames until mushy.
  • Add water as required and give it a quick boil.
  • Finish it with prepared handi masala, fresh coriander leaves, salt to taste, paneer and simmer it for 5-6 minutes on low flames.
  • Transfer it to a serving bowl or dish, garnish it with coriander sprig and green chili.
  • Serve hot with roti or paratha.

For Handi Masala

  • In a pan, add coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns and roast them for a while until aromatic.
  • Transfer it to a mixer grinder jar and grind it smoothly.
  • Transfer it to a tray, add cornstarch and give it a good mix.
  • Keep it aside for further use.

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