Khoya Paneer is a recent addition to my recipe repertoire. It is so tasty that the entire family demands that I make it. And I have to make copious quantities too. Khoya is unsweetened milk solids and its addition makes the curry thick and rich not to mention delicious. This khoya paneer recipe is definitely a festival recipe and will delight your guests. Make it this Diwali and make your festival special.
Here’s how to make khoya paneer:
Khoya Paneer Recipe
This khoya paneer recipe is easy and really very tasty. It is perfect to pack in your kids lunchbox and absolutely lovely as a Diwali treat. Do try.
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Ingredients
- 200 gm. Paneer or cottage cheese
- 100 gm. Khoya
- 2 large onions finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste
- 2 green chillies finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. ghee
- 2 tbsp. cashew nut paste or powder
- 1 tsp. jeera or cumin seeds
- 1 tsp. garam masala
- ½ tsp. turmeric powder
- 1 tsp. coriander powder
- 1 tbsp. crushed kasuri methi
- 1 tsp. sugar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a kadhai. Add cumin seeds and allow to sputter. Now add onion and ginger garlic paste. Cook for about 5 minutes till the raw smell is gone and onion is golden brown.
- Now add the tomatoes and green chillies (if using). Saute well till the paste becomes mushy.
- Break khoya into small pieces and add to the paste. Cook till the khoya melts into the paste. If you want you can blend the masala paste in a blender after cooling it down.
- Now add turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder along with cashew nut paste. Add some water to thin down the gravy. Add salt, sugar and cook the curry with a lid on low flame for about 10 minutes.
- Add more water if needed. Check the seasoning and now add the paneer cubes. Cook for about 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle kasuri methi.
- Khoya paneer is ready to serve. Serve it hot with rotis and rice.
Notes
- You can fry the paneer pieces if you like. I prefer them as is.
- Don’t overlook the paneer or it becomes stringy. Hence add it towards the end.
- You can also add mushroom if you like or fresh/frozen peas to the curry.
- I use store bought khoya but you can make your own khoya if you like.
- Khoya Paneer is a really tasty and rich recipe that is mildly spicy. You can add more chilli powder if you like it hotter.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 14gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 165mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 453mgIron: 2.3mg
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If you like paneer or cottage cheese, this is one recipe you must try for sure.
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Shailaja V says
Looks so yummy! Such a paneer glutton I am. So is Gy. 😀
Cashew paste, which brand do you recommend? Have never made cashew based curry because I thought the cashew gravy would take too long to make. But I didn't know there's a store-variety available.
Image Earth Travel says
Looks deliciously amazing!
Modern Gypsy says
This looks really nice. I haven’t heard of khoya paneer before; I think I will give it a try!
Shalzmojo says
Gosh I love paneer like anything and this one is being saved to try on soonest! Love the pics Rachna – very vibrant and that PIN is just gorgeous!
Soumya Prasad says
Wow, this looks like such a creamy and rich dish! Will definitely try it out.
Damyanti Biswas says
I’ve bookmarked this! Thankyou ?