Bihari Kasturi Methi Paneer
A rustic and flavorful paneer preparation from Bihar featuring a rich tomato-onion gravy infused with aromatic fenugreek leaves and mustard oil. This comforting dish pairs wonderfully with litti or warm wheat rotis.
40min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it reaches smoking point, then lower the heat slightly.
2
Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3
Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until the raw aroma disappears.
5
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder, mixing well with the onion base.
6
Pour in the tomato puree and cook until the oil begins to separate from the masala.
7
Crush the kasuri methi between your palms and add it to the pan along with salt.
8
Gently fold in the paneer cubes and coat them well with the masala.
9
Pour in the water, cover the pan, and let it simmer on medium heat for about 8 to 10 minutes.
10
Stir in the fresh cream and garam masala, cooking for another 2 minutes.
11
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Ingredients
250 grams paneer, cubed
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 medium tomatoes, pureed
2 tablespoons kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1.5 teaspoons coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 cup fresh cream or malai
Salt to taste
1 cup water
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.