How to make Haryali Paneer Recipe Dhaba Style – Haryali Paneer is a very unique dish. It is often confused with Palak Paneer by people due to its similarities in looks however the base of Haryali paneer is made from Dhaniya Leaves / Cilantro and Mint Leaves where as Palak Paneer is made with Spinach. This dish is made different ways but I am sharing with you the way it is made in Dhaba’s.  You can also add boiled green peas to this recipe for a hint of sweetness.

This dish has a tangy yet fresh taste to it and can be enjoyed with Naan or Paratha’s!

Haryali Paneer – How to make Haryali Paneer Dhaba Style !!

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

For Haryali Paste

• Jeera / Cumin Seeds - 1 Tsp
• Melon Seeds - 2 Tsp
• Kaali Mirch / Black Peppercorn - 1/4 Tsp
• Laung / Cloves - 7
• Javitri / Mace - 1 Tsp
• Dalchini / Cinnamon - 3 Inch
• Elaichi / Green Cardamom - 5
• Kaali Elaichi / Black Cardamom - 2
• Dhaniya / Coriander Seeds - 1 Tbsp
• Pudina / Mint Leaves - 1 Cup
• Dhaniya / Cilantro Leaves Tightky Packed - 1.25 Cups
• Kaju / Cashews - 12
• Jaayaphal / Nutmeg powder - 1/2 Tsp
• Water - 3 Tbsp

For the Gravy

• Paneer - 400 Gm
• Ghee - 2 Tbsp
• Shah Jeera / Black Cumin Seeds - 1 Tsp
• Onion Finely Chopped - 1.5 Cups
• Garlic Finely Chopped - 2 Tbsp
• Ginger Finely Chopped - 1 Tbsp
• Green Chillies Slit - 6
• Coconut Milk - 1 Cup
• Salt - 1.5 Tsp
• Water - 1/2 Cup
• Garam Masala - 1 Tsp
• Kasoori Methi / Dry Fenugreek Leaves - 1 Tbsp
• Lemon Juice - 2 Tsp

Instructions

For the Haryali Paste

1. Add add the ingredients listed under Haryali paste in a blender and blend till smooth.

For the Gravy

1. In a pan on medium heat , add Ghee.
2. Add Shah Jeera and let it splutter.
3. Add Onions and cook till translucent. About 3 to 4 minutes
4. Now add Ginger, Garlic and Green Chillies. Cook for 2 more minutes.
5. Now add the Haryali Paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Keep stirring.
6. Once the paste gets thick add Coconut Milk, Salt and Water.
7. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes till you see ghee rising on the top of the gravy.
8. Now add Garam Masala, Kasoori methi and Mix well.
9. Add Paneer and mix gently till the paneer is coated in the gravy.
10. Cook for 2 minutes more.
11. Serve the Dish with some Lemon Juice on top.