Thursday, February 23, 2012

SHAHI PANEER


Ingredients :-


• 2 generous cups Paneer cubes

• 1 large onion,chopped coarsely

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1/2 - 3/4 cups tomato puree

• 2-3 green chillies, as per taste

• 3-4 cloves garlic

• 2 inch ginger, peeled and chopped

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp cumin-coriander powder

• 1 tsp Tandoori masala

• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder

• 1 tsp dried kasoori methi

• 1/4 cup cashew paste ( soak few cashew pieces in boiling water and grind)

• 1/4-1/2 cup heavy cream (as needed for consistency)

• salt to taste

• Mint and cilantro to garnish

In a skillet in 1/2 tsp oil, add the onion, chillies, garlic and ginger with a little salt. Saute until soft.

Transfer this mixture to the blender and blend it into a paste.

In the same skillet, add 3 tbsp of butter and then add the onion paste. Cook until butter/oil separates. If using cashew Paste add it along with this mixture now. or you can soak the cashew pieces in hot water and grind it along with the onion mixture.

Add the tomato puree and all the spices. Stir well and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until the raw smell of the puree disappears. Add kasoori methi and cook for another 5 minutes. You can at this point taste and see if you require additional salt. If yes, add more.
Drop in the paneer gently and give it a toss. Cook for another 2-3 minutes for the paneer to absorb the flavors.
Lower the heat to a simmer. Then add the heavy cream. Mix well.
You can garnish it with mint and cilantro if desired.

Hariyali Chicken Tikka

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves

• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon green chile paste

• 1 tablespoon salt

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks

• ½ cup Yogurt

Directions

1. In a large bowl, grind together the cilantro, mint leaves, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, green chile paste, and salt. Place the chicken in the bowl, and rub with the mixture and curd. Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.

2. Preheat the oven broiler. Lightly grease a baking dish.

3. Place the chicken in skewers, and broil 20 minutes and then turn and repeat the broil process or until chicken juices run clear and a char color comes on the chicken.