PANEER CHANGEZI

Paneer Changezi recipe is a very famous dish in India. Paneer Changezi cooked with spicy sauce and cream. A restaurant style recipe you can prepare at home easily. The taste is heavenly, thanks to the thick gravy. I am sure you are going to love it. Paneer Changezi  is best enjoyed with roomali roti or naan , however, teaming it with rice is also not a bad option. Try it and do share your experience with us.   

INGREDIENTS-

250-300 gm Paneer

60 gm Yogurt

1 teaspoon Ginger Paste

1 teaspoon Garlic Paste

2 tablespoon Gram Flour

½ teaspoon Chaat Masala

¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder

½ teaspoon Salt

2-3 Green Cardamoms

2 Black Cardamoms

4 Cloves

6 Black Peppercorns

2 Dry Red Chillies

2 Bay Leaves

1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste

200 gm Onion

50 gm Yogurt

½ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder

¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder

200 gm Tomato

2 teaspoon Coriander Powder

1 teaspoon Cumin Powder

1 teaspoon Paprika

450 ml Water

100 ml Milk

¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Powder

1 teaspoon Kasoori Methi

1 teaspoon Garam Masala

2 tablespoon Chopped Coriander

30 ml Oil and also for frying

METHOD

STEP 1 – In a mixing bowl, add paneer, besan, 60 gm yoghurt, turmeric powder, salt, ginger-garlic paste, chaat masala and mix well to coat the paneer cubes with the mixture. Keep it aside for 20-30 mins.

STEP 2 – Heat some oil in a pan, add marinated paneer pieces in it and shallow fry until golden brown.
STEP 3 – Remove it from heat and keep aside on an absorbent paper to drain the excess oil.

STEP 4 – Heat 30 ml oil, add whole spices in it and stir well.
STEP 5 – Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minute.

STEP 6 – Then add 200 gm finely chopped onion and fry till translucent or until it turns golden brown in colour.

STEP 7 – Switch off the heat and add 50 gm yoghurt to it and mix well.

STEP 8 – Then switch on the heat and add finely chopped tomatoes and sauté until it turns soft and pulpy.

STEP 9 – Cook for another 6-7 minutes on medium flame.

STEP 10 – Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder and stir well.

STEP 11 – Now add red chilli powder, salt, coriander powder, cumin powder and paprika and mix well.

STEP 12 – Cook for 3-5 minutes on medium heat.

STEP 13 – Add 100 ml milk and cook till it comes to boil.

STEP 14 - Add nutmeg powder, garam masala, kasoori methi and mix well.

STEP 15 – Add cooked paneer , season with salt and give it a mix.

STEP 16 – Cook for 5-7 minutes, add coriander leaves and mix well. Switch off the heat.

              Serve hot with naan or rice.