Ingredients
For Paneer Marination
800 gms Paneer, cut into fingers, पनीर
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
1 ½ tsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
For Lahori Paneer
¼ cup Oil, तेल
3-4 tbsp Ghee, घी
2 no. Cloves, लौंग
2 no. Black cardamom, बड़ी इलाइची
2 medium Onions, chopped, प्याज
2-3 tbsp Coriander powder, धनिया पाउडर
1 ½ tbsp Degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
1 heaped tbsp Ginger Garlic paste, अदरक लहसुन का पेस्ट
1 cup Curd, beaten, दही
1 ½ cup fresh Tomato puree, ताजा टमाटर की प्यूरी
2 tbsp Prepared Masala, तयार किया हुआ मसाला
1 tbsp Tender Coriander stem, finely chopped, धनिये के डंठल
1 cup Water, पानी
Fried Paneer, तला हुआ पनीर
1 tsp dry Fenugreek leaves, crushed, कसूरी मेथी
For Masala
1 tbsp Cumin seeds, जीरा
½ tbsp Coriander seeds, धनिये के बीज
2 heaped tbsp Black peppercorns, काली मिर्च के दाने
2-4 no. Cloves, लौंग
7-8 no. Black cardamom, बड़ी इलाइची
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
For Frying Paneer
¼ cup Oil, तेल
Marinated Paneer, मैरीनेटेड पनीर
For Garnish
Fresh cream, ताज़ा मलाई
1 no. Green chili (less spicy & diagonally sliced) हरी मिर्च
Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता
Process
For Paneer Marination
- In a bowl, add paneer, salt to taste, degi red chili powder and mix it well.
- Keep it aside for further use.
For Lahori Paneer
- In a handi, add oil, ghee, once it’s hot, add cloves, black cardamom, onions and saute it for a while.
- Add coriander powder, degi red chili powder, ginger garlic paste, curd and cook for 2-3 minutes on high flames.
- Add fresh tomato puree and cook it well for a while on medium flame.
- Add prepared masala and saute it for a minute and transfer excess oil in a bowl.
- Add tender coriander stems, water and get a quick boil.
- Finish it with fried paneer, dry fenugreek leaves and give it a good mix.
- Transfer it to a serving dish, garnish it with fresh cream, green chillies and coriander sprig.
- Serve hot with roti.
For Masala
- In a tray or bowl, add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, black cardamom, and salt to taste.
- Transfer it to a mixer grinder jar and grind it smoothly.
- Keep it aside for further use.
For Frying Paneer
- In a pan, add oil, once it’s hot, place marinated paneer and fry it until golden in color.
- Transfer it to a tray or bowl and keep it aside for further use.





















