How can we have a Mains and Sides week for Proteins Mega Blogging Marathon without Paneer featuring as a star ? As with most Indian families, Paneer is a favourite with my kids too. I make a lot of dishes with Paneer, but in this particular dish, Tofu (or any vegan cheese) can be easily substituted. So, adapted from Vaishali's recipe, this was one of the few bookmarks I was happy to make twice over and we loved it a lot. Thank you Vaishali, I made a few twists and the kids were thrilled to see a new variation for the weekend dinner.
More Paneer dishes on the blog:
Nargisi Kofta Curry (Mock Egg Gravy)
Shahi Paneer Masala (Side dish for Roti)
Paneer Pudinawale (Paneer in Mint gravy)
Matar - Paneer (Peas - Paneer gravy)
Paneer Potato Curry ~ Cottage cheese and Potato curry
Paneer Kulcha (stuffed flatbread)
Paneer Kebab (appetiser)
Paneer Chilli Bites (Appetiser)
Pista Rasabali (a delicious sweet from orissa)
Mini Paneer & Spinach Tarts (Appetiser)
Paneer Manchurian (indo Chinese starter)
Paneer Bharwa Shimla Mirch (Bell peppers stuffed with scrambled and spiced Paneer)
Paneer Gulab Jamun (Indian Dessert with a twist)
Palak Paneer Parathas (Flat bread stuffed with spinach and Paneer)
Well, as you can see we are a family of Paneer lovers. Lets get to today's recipe. The prep stages are slightly longer but totally worth the effort 🙂
Paneer Makhmali - a GF Paneer based Gravy
Cuisine : Indian, Course : Sides ; Serves : 4
Serving Suggestions : Flatbreads / Pulav
Prep time : 20 mins, Cook time : 15 mins
Protein Source : Paneer (Cottage Cheese) & Cashewnuts
Ingredients:
Oil - 2 tsp
Malai Paneer - 250 gms - cut into medium chunks
Onion Paste - ⅔ cup
Fresh Tomato Puree - 1 cup
Soaked Cashewnut paste - ½ cup (can also use sunflower seeds as in the original recipe).
Salt - to taste
Turmeric - a pinch
Coconut milk - ¼ cup (opt.)
Ginger - 1 inch long
garlic - 3 medium pods
Kasuri methi - ½ teaspoon (crushed)
Dry spices: Garam Masala, red chilli powder.
Prep work:
Soak 3 tablespoon cashew nuts in warm water and grind to a paste.
Blanch and puree 3 medium sized tomatoes.
Dry saute 2 medium onions & ginger and garlic till soft, Cool and puree.
How to make:
In a pan, heat oil, add the onion-garlic-ginger paste, saute well. Add the dry spices. saute till raw smell disappears.
Add the tomato puree and the cashew nuts puree. add a bit of warm water and let it simmer.
Then add the kasuri methi, paneer and let it simmer.
Add the coconut milk and let it simmer for 1-2 mins more.
Serve warm with Chapatis / Phulkas.
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Srivalli says
I guess this is one dish that will always be a hit with kids..Mine can have this all through the week if served!..very good one Kalyani.
Sharmila kingsly says
Lovely paneer curry and you have a very good collection of paneer dishes.. Awesome..
cookingwithsapana says
Paneer curry is always a hit with kids and adults too. This makhmali paneer is so tempting.
Gayathri Kumar says
Looks super inviting Kalyani. The cashew and coconut milk adds to the richness of the gravy. Perfect side dishes for Indian flat breads..
Priya Suresh says
Wow, coconut milk in a paneer dish, thats makes me hungry. Paneer makhmali looks absolutely creamy, am sure this dish will definitely please some hungry tummy without any fuss.
vaishali sabnani says
Thanks Kalyani ! Can you believe even I have not made Paneer since long ... this one is one of the best panders and you have made it very well .
Archana says
Yummy paneer Kalyani. My girls don't like paneer so this one will be a pipe dream.
Mayuri Patel says
Such a mouthwatering way to make paneer. A tasteful gravy with coconut and cashew nuts added.
Srividhya says
yummm. That addition of coconut milk is great. Adds that rich creamy and sweet flavor. I bet vaandu will love this too. will try it out.
Unknown says
Its a long time since I made some paneer dishes. This marathon is reminding me to make some... Aweosme dish..