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  1. Hi Dassana
    Are there dried fruits in this?
    They are mentioned in “Preparation” part 4 but they aren’t in the ingredients.
    Nice recipe. Two of us ate the lot!
    Regards
    Chris
    Australia5 stars

    1. Hi Chris, there are no dried fruits in this. In India, we generally use “dry fruits” as term for a mix of various nuts and this is no way means “dried fruits” that is a term used for fruits that are dried or dehydrated. Thanks for pointing this out. I will change it.

      Thanks also for the feedback on the recipe and I am glad you liked the recipe. Cheers!

  2. Hi, this is not related to this recipe, but I’ve wanted to tell you for a long time. I started cooking 4 years ago and my very first recipe independent of my mom’s was your capsicum jhunka, and you have been my go-to site for almost every dish since then. I was away in hostel for 3 years hence couldn’t cook much but in the lockdown I’ve rediscovered cooking again, and even though I now follow lots of other people on instagram and all, this site is still my first choice for everything. Thank you so much for your homely and uncomplicated and beautiful cooking, and even more thanks for putting it out there and making cooking so accessible to a (back then) very reluctant 24 year old!

    1. Thank you so much Sindhuja for taking the time to write such a beautiful feedback. So glad to know and read. I wish you all the best for your future. Take care.

  3. Hai mam,
    What difference between Malai paneer and paneer?
    Which one is more protein and healthier?
    Can you tell me the nutritional info for both?
    Deepika

    1. Hi Deepika, malai paneer is made with the addition of some cream in the milk. While paneer is made with only milk. This obviously means that malai paneer is more richer and has a better texture. Malai paneer will be more heavy than paneer. The fat content will be more in malai paneer than in paneer.

  4. I accidentally found this site, while searching for good recipes as I had to cook a lot of food for an official team building event, last year. The detailed description for preparation methods including photos and a calculator is a big help for making food in large quantities. I really appreciate all the effort, Best of luck 🙂5 stars

  5. I made it for my husband. Although I wasn’t well. The recipe was super easy and came out tasteful. My husband loved it. Thanks a ton.5 stars

  6. its very very tasty. the first time i made it, by mistake i added tomato puree and curd together which decreases the taste of this but today i made it second time when i made it [today] , my family licked the fingers of themselves. its such a wonderful dish
    everyone must try and eat.:)

    1. thanks mehak for sharing this feedback. either you can add curd or tomato puree. both can make the dish sour. it also depends on the amount that is added. i am glad that you liked this shahi paneer recipe. happy cooking.

  7. This dish is so delicious.Thanks to you for this recipe.I am a keralite and tried this recipe many time I failed in all.But this time I succeeded in making tasty shahi paneer.

  8. This looks amazing – I’m just a little unsure, could I clarify, do you use the strained onions and nuts and then blend them into a paste? X

  9. As usual I am always ur fan and here in US when mostly we depend on home made food ,ur bolgs is saving our souls…further I made first time shahi paneer and it turned awesome…however I added lil more water seems n then adjusted the consistency by adding 2 tb spoon corn floor….is it ok to add that? any other way to make it lil thicker…

    1. thanks shweta. corn flour can be added, but with corn flour the taste of the gravy will change. if paneer is not added, then the gravy can be simmered for some more minutes till it thickens. another way to thicken is by adding boiled mashed potatoes. another option is to use rice flour. rice flour will give a neutral taste and it won’t overall affect the taste of the gravy. other than that some more cashew paste can be added. a very rich approach would be to add some cream. but with more cream the taste can get affected. hope these suggestions help.

  10. A 5 star recipe. Enjoyed eating it as much as I enjoyed making it. Thanks for posting it.
    Regards
    Kuldip5 stars

  11. I made the way it is mentioned. AWESOME! Better than any restaurant. Making certain changes in the way we cook brings so much of difference in the taste.5 stars

    1. Thanks Rashmi. Glad to know that you liked this shahi paneer recipe. I agree with you sometimes even small changes can spoil or make a positive difference to the final dish.

  12. Hv tried for d frst tym at my in laws’ house. Following d exact recipe. Just cudnt blv it turned out to b soooo delucious. Exactly d way get in hotels. My new family luvd it lyk anythng coz its a new dish fr thm being bengali. Thnkuuuu sooo much.5 stars

  13. Great recipe! I have tried it a few times and its been appreciated all the time. Today, my 7 year old asks for seconds. She said that this was the best curry ever!

    Thank you!5 stars

  14. I loved this shahi paneer recipe very much. I nade it the second time today and it turned out awesome again! Thanks for such an easy and tasty recipe!5 stars

  15. I have tried this recipe twice.. and it was supposed yuummmmy.. exactly like restaurant style . Thnx a ton Amit for all your recipes.. they hardly fail in taste…. Previously I used to check different recipes of same dish I want to cook. But now I only read Ur’s. And follow it as it is. Shahi Paneer is really aussom.5 stars

  16. Hello mam… Mera question hai ki kya shahi paneer me hum tomatoes puree add kar sakte hain…?
    Thank u…5 stars

    1. kirtika, there are two versions – one is this version, which has a curd+nuts base and the other is with onion-tomato base. in this recipe avoid adding tomatoes as with the proportion of curd (half cup) and tomatoes, the gravy becomes too acidic and not good for health. if it was just 1 or 2 tablespoons of curd, them tomatoes could have been added.

  17. Hi dassana,
    Today i made this recipe. It was so delicious. But i have a recipe request. Can you share the bhakarwadi snack recipe?
    Actually i want to make this snack at home.5 stars

  18. Dassana
    You are my teacher. When i want to make something new recipe i find your blog first. Can you share bhakarwadi snack recipe?5 stars

  19. At the outset, let me say that this and other receipes on the site are amazing. I am sort of forced to stay-at-home dad , as my wife recently started working. This site has saved us from eating outside food as well as ,trying out dishes , which are not easily available. Thanks for all the receipes and guidance.

    Now, I have few questions:-
    1. I have seen you talking about ‘when-oil-leaves-the-side’, for various receipes. I am not sure if I have seen that situation, even after a long time. I have followed your instructions to the letter but am unsuccessfull. Is there any other indicator to the same thing?
    2. In continuation of above, we add the masala after the oil has left the side of onion/tomato paste. I am wondering if we should saute, the masala, for few minutes before adding the water or the next things like chole.
    3.I am not good at cutting either onion or tomato. I am wondering if instead of cutting them, I can use them as paste using blender/mixer. Do you think, using paste of onion instead of finely cut onion , will impact the taste?

    Thank you in advance.

    1. thanks a lot raj. your queries answered below:

      1. when sautéing the onion-tomato masala, the first sign to know that it is done is that it becomes glossy. the second sign is that the masala paste sticks to each other and leaves the sides of the pan. if you continue to fry or sauté, then you will see oil releasing from the masala itself. you will also see the oil releasing from the sides. the trick here is to stir continuously after the masala becomes one and leaves the sides of the pan.

      2. you can either add the spice powders before sautéing or once the onion-tomato paste is done. both ways can be done. water is always added after the spice powder is cooked.

      3. you can use pastes. the taste does change when using onion paste or tomato puree. with chopped onions and tomatoes, the taste is different. but with pastes, the dish does taste good. in fact you can even mince onions and tomatoes and use them.

  20. Amit, I am somewhat new to cooking and find your recipes to be excellent. Thank you for the hard work behind creating them!
    My most common complain with paneer dishes is that the paneer can come across as raw or uncooked. That is, it does not imbibe the flavor of the gravy. Will that be a concern in your recipe since there is no paneer marination step and the cooking time after paneer is added is only 1-2 minutes.

    1. thanks gurdas. i usually add paneer cubes towards the end and they do get the taste of the gravy. usually homemade paneer need not be cooked for a long time as then they become hard.

      1. Thank you so much for all the recipes. All turn out to be so good. Just a question. If we want to multiply the quantity which ingredients to multiply or double?5 stars

        1. thanks sangeetha. for recipes where a set proportion is used eg like cakes, breads or sweets, the ingredients can be increased proportionately. but in gravy or curry recipes, it becomes tricky to increase the proportions as the flavors are complex. the ingredients have to be eyeballed and added using the method of ‘andaaz’ or approximation.

  21. it’s an amazing recipe. I have tried it a few times and it has never disappointed me. Thank you for sharing.

  22. Awesome recipe.. What should be the amount of sugar to be added? Is the gravy required to be a bit sweetened?

    1. sandeepta, you can make without onion and garlic. taste will change. just add a pinch of hing to the recipe to mimic the flavors or both onion and garlic.

  23. Heylo Ma’am !

    I tried the recipe with just a lil bit of variation, it turned out awesome and was really appreciated by my family. Thanks.

  24. i made this shahi paneer…. was awesome.. the recipe wasby u but everyone praised me alot….. i really thank u frm my heart….

  25. Wow it’s amazing taste mouth watering I love the way u represented
    A small doubt I didn’t get the yellow color I’ll got orange color wat can I do?

    1. thanks. there is nothing that can be done with the color change. the color will depend on the type of red chili powder. orange color is due to the fact that the red chili powder you used, must be having a deep red color.

  26. Hi Dassana. I’m not much of a kitchen person but I really look forward to trying your recipe for my Dad. I need a few clarifications though:
    1. I don’t understand ‘sugar/salt as required’. Can you tell me exactly how many teaspoons are required in the given recipe?

    2. Is it okay to use ginger-garlic paste available in market rather than chopping them at home? If so, how much of paste should be used?

    3. Would there be much difference in taste if I avoid melon seeds?

    PS: I tried your recipe of Sooji Halwa and it turned out to be great. My mom and dad used the word “perfect” ^_^… Made my day. Thanks a ton! I look forward to other such recipes.

    Love.

    1. thankyou saumya sugar and salt as required because everyones taste and preference towards salt is different. always add salt and keep checking the taste as excess salt could also spoil any dish. It’s always better to use fresh ginger-garlic then market ones. if you are avoiding melon seeds then add some cashews.

      pleased to know your father loved sooji halwa. you are welcome and hope this help’s you.

  27. Awesome shahi paneer recipe and I’m trying all of your vegetarian recipes and also my sister, she loves your website.5 stars

  28. In my openion it is one of the best site to learn about recipes of various dishes. I make these dishes easily by the help of provided recipe.
    Thank you

  29. I Have tried almost all the recipes of yours all turned out great. I am a big fan of your receipes.5 stars

  30. Hi….loved this recipe ….ultimate taste.. I tried it twice and everytime it results better than earlier one. my husband just licked his fingers. Its too yummmmm… Thnx a lot5 stars

  31. Hi….just like other recipes, loved this one too…. Best compliment was when my hubby said “it tastes like hotel”.. All credit to you… Thnx a lot & God bless…. ☺4 stars

  32. Loved the recipe. First time I could cook a creamy curry without adding any cream! Family loved the flavors a lot. Thank you so much..5 stars

  33. Hiii….
    I like all your posts… The step wise pics specially are very helpful in making dishes… Earlier I hate cooking and hate to enter kitchen before mrg but now I love to cook and make new dishes for everyone.. Your site is very helpful for me in this matter… Thanks alot for such nice effort and inspiring cooking.. Its a boon for people like us to learn easy and new dishes… Keep posting and keep inspiring…
    Thank you..

  34. recipe looks awesome!!! wish to try but never tasted so don’t know the taste. should it taste sweet bcoz adding sugar n cream will make dish sweet. pl guide,confused.

  35. Thanks for the recipe. When ever we have guests I try new recipes from your site:-). Every recipe i simple and awesome.

  36. Dear Dassanna amit
    Thank u so much for all ur awesome vegetarian recipes. Whenever I made shahi paneer ur style my kids simply loves it.
    Priya

  37. Thanks for the great recipe…. it worked well with me.. The curd I used was slightly sour.. So, I added 3 tsp sugar and the taste was great… Thanks once more for sharing the recipe…5 stars

  38. Thank you so much for sharing all the awesome recipes. 🙂 Whenever I have any party at home I just open this Site and try out new things. Thanks again 🙂5 stars

  39. Great recipe and nicely explained. I have made shahi paneer earlier but it was very different and everyone in my family liked it very much. Thank you for this one I am up for more from you….5 stars

  40. Most shahi paneer’s I’ve had have green chilies sliced lengthwise and are very spicy (peppers, hot) — What can I add to this to give it that kick or should I try a different recipe for it?

  41. Your blog is very useful and well put!! I am always refering to your blog for all punjabi recipes i want to try. Thanks a lot for putting the pics along with the recipe. That really helps a looooot!!5 stars

  42. its very nicely explained step by step,,,easy to cook if it is explained in this way,,thank u so very much5 stars

  43. tried this recipe today. husband loved it. ur recipes r tooo good. thanx to u, i hav learnt cooking the kind of food which i thought was only made in hotels… 🙂

    1. thanks divya for sharing feedback on shahi paneer. honestly speaking, hotel style food can be easily made at home. one just needs to know the secrets 🙂

  44. I tried ur mny recipes,they all were delicious. My family enjoyed wid it.god bless u for such a good work.5 stars

  45. I loved it! I made this dish today and I must say this was the first time I have made something like this. and I am so happie my whole family loved it. and so, I think I am turning into a good cook. thanku so much dassana for this wonderfull recipy! thanku so much.

    1. welcome diksha. yes, you are turning out to be a good cook. its quite evident from your comment. glad to know read your positive feedback on shahi paneer.

  46. Hi Dassana,

    I made this and this one turned out to be excellent, just like the ones they serve in hotels. My son, who is a paneer fan liked it so much, and he wants me to make this often, and am sure I’ll do so..Thanks so much!5 stars

  47. Hi Dassana, I’m just looking randomly for recipes and your recipes are just amazing. The way you have described each recipes step by step and with pics, just simply marvelous. I’m in love with your food blog. 🙂

  48. Hi..ur recipes r just amazing… I refer to ur site more often..be it palak paneer or sum aloo..thx…just want to ask can we add curd available in d mkt in dis recipe instead of homemade…. Thx so much

  49. Thank you didi, i know u would be elder than me as i am jst fifteen year old.Thats why calling u di.!!!Ur recipes r amazing.I tried many many of them and was appreciated by all my family members.Specially my papa.So thanks a lot for easy and really decious recepi guidance……

    1. no issues shubhalakshmi in calling me didi. i am glad that you are finding it easy to cook the recipes. apart from documenting the recipes, i also wanted the recipes to be made easily by everybody, especially novices. i am happy that to some extent the purpose of the blog is achieved. thanks dear.

  50. U r already the inspiration to many homemakers….kip up ur gud work…n keep us updated with ur latest innovations and creations in ur kitchen……

  51. Hi
    Thanks for sharing the recipe , just wanted to know after adding the curd to the paste I observed the curd was broken any idea wat I missed?

    1. Sudha, the curd should be fresh and full fat. if the curd is low fat then it will split….. and if it is sour and not fresh then also it will split.

  52. I will try to make this recipe because in family every member is like paneer. its very good recipe.

  53. Hi , want to try this recipe tomorrow but unfortunately I cannot find magaz anywhere here closeby. Planning to try some mushroom dishes along with this. Will let you know the feedback Thank you

  54. I tried your recipe it worked out great everybody in the house liked it. Hats off to your work and your website is just awesome.
    BUT I WANT TO TELL YOU THAT IT CAN BE BETTER IF WE ADD 3-4 BLACK PEPPER IN THE SPICES.5 stars

  55. I really liked the recipe and the method as it is explained stepwise and in very simple manner. I made this recipe and really enjoyed it with my family. Thanks for posting it.

  56. Finally I made this shahi paneer with my own homemade paneer 🙂 ..All thanks to your wonderful and detailed recipes .

    1. if you are referring to this shahi paneer recipe, then stock here is got from boiling the onions with dry fruits. please check the video to know how its done. otherwise stock is made with boiling veggies with water and then straining the water.

  57. Hi,
    Is it necessary to use melon seeds in shahi paneer? Dassana I really loved ur site n I even tried paneer tikka which really turned very yummy….

  58. Dear Dassana, I’ve been a regular on your blog and tried quite a few of your recipes. All of them were good. Today I did the shahi paneer and it really came out well and was an instantaneous hit. Please continue your good work.5 stars

  59. this paneer recipe is very delicious
    my husband and my parents sister,brother impressed in my cooking.
    thankssssssssssss……………………. a lot dasana….5 stars

  60. Ms. Ushagnanarajah, you are an indian and what is the great thing about saying
    ” I like Indian food ” . Everyone likes indian food but it should come from any other country men.

  61. Hi dassana,
    I came across ur blog when i was searching for mix veg recipe n i love ur blog! I tried many of recipe such as paneer tikka, kadhai paneer, aaloo pakora, dum aaloo, dal fry, falooda etc. I liked ur how to make paneer at home recipe very much that i dnt buy paneer from shop now n just make it at home as it made out very well. Thanks for ur recipes n keep posting such delicious recipes! 🙂

    1. thanks samrudhi. am so glad that all the recipes you have mentioned worked well for you. i do have many recipes in the drafts, so i post at least one recipe almost everyday. comments like yours keeps me motivated and encouraged. thanks once again.

  62. Wow, beautifully colored, perfectly textured, creamy, yummy and what not!!
    Love it.
    It is very nice of you to have come with the video version of the recipe! Kudos!
    Good idea to add saffron.

  63. You have nailed it with the perfect pictures again Dassana.. And i like the idea of adding stock with nuts, first time ever I have heard of it. Gotta try soon..

  64. Hello Dassana Ji,

    I liked the new looks of your site, very peaceful. I feel like hang around here for more hours 😉
    I like paneer almost in any form, this looks nice and If you don’t mind please do share the recipe of salad that you served along with Paneer…is that Onion & Beetroot???

    Love & Hugs!

    1. thanks rashida. its onion and beetroot yogurt salad. i call it salad as i have added very little of the yogurt. basically raw onions, boiled beetroots, green chilies, coriander leaves, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala and yogurt all mixed with each other. i have not taken pics, so wont be able to post the recipe.

  65. i tried low fat version of shahi paneer with ready made masala it was yummy ! But yours looking outstanding 🙂 quiet heavy gravy 🙂 lovely video presentation !