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Paneer Dilkhush Recipe

Neha May 8, 2013
[caption id="attachment_34313" align="aligncenter" width="665"]Paneer Dilkhush Paneer Dilkhush[/caption] Having guests at home and have no idea what to cook? This is the most common dilemma  that I face whenever I have guests coming over for lunch or dinner. Some time ago, I tried this paneer dilkhush recipe and it turned out to be delicious. It is very easy to make. It takes just a few minutes and requires some very basic ingredients. So at least now, I have a recipe that I can trust to please my guests. If you want to impress yours, do give it a try. So here is the recipe.

Ingredients needed for Paneer Dilkhush

Ghee - 3 tbsp Whole black pepper - 3-4 no.s Whole black cardamom - 2-3 no.s Cloves - 3-4 no.s Cinnamon - 1-inch piece Onion - 2 cups ( finely chopped ) Tomato purée - 2 tbsp Red chili powder - 1 tsp Garam masala powder - 1 tsp Kitchen king powder - 1 tsp Salt to taste Fresh cream - 3 tbsp Cashew nuts -  3 tbsp (soaked in water for 10 minutes and blended to make a paste) Paneer - 300 gm Fresh coriander to garnish

How to make Paneer Dilkhush

Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan. Add black cardamom, black pepper, cloves and cinnamon. Fry for half a minute. Add onions and fry till golden brown. Add tomato puree and fry for a minute Remove the pan from heat and let it cool. Blend the masala in a blender to make a smooth paste. Return the masala to the pan. Add half a cup of water, red chili powder, garam masala powder, kitchen king powder and salt. Let it cook for 5-6 minutes on low heat. Add paneer, fresh cream and cashew nut paste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add water if required. Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve hot with butter naan or lachcha parantha. Tips If fresh cream is not available, blend malai with little water in a blender and use it in place of cream.