Malai Paneer - How to make Malai Paneer Dhaba Style !!

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

How to make Malai Paneer Dhaba Style – Malai Paneer is made just like the name sounds. Malai stands for Cream, this dish uses cream instead of tomato paste or puree. This recipe is one of the most popular and Tastiest Dhaba Paneer.

A Must Try dish. Enjoy!! 🙂

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 3

Ingredients

Paneer - 400 gms
Ghee / Clarified Butter - 2 Tbsp
Onions - 1.5 Cup
Ginger / Garlic Paste - 2 Tbsp
Green Chillies - 6 Slit
Dhaniya / Coriander Powder - 1.5
Lal Mirch / Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder - 2.5 Tsp
Haldi / Turmeric - 1/2 Tsp
Garam Masala - 1 Tsp
Kasori Methi - 2 Tsp
Salt - 1.5 Tsp
Cumin Powder - 1 Tsp
Cream - 1 Cup
Honey - 1 Tsp

Instructions

Heat a pan and add ghee.
Once the ghee is heated add Onions. Saute onions, stir occasionally until golden brown.
Add Ginger/Garlic paste and Green Chillies. Saute until the aroma of ginger and garlic disappears.
Turn gas to low, add Dhaniya Powder, Lal Mirch Powder, Haldi and mix well. Cook on low for 3 minutes.
Add Paneer cubes and mix well until the paneer cubes are covered in the masala. Be gentle while stirring so you dont break the paneer.
Add Cream and mix well. Turn heat low to medium and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add Honey, Garam Masala, Kasori Methi and mix well.
Cook until you see the ghee coming out on the sides.
Serve as Snack by itself or as a Main Course dish with your favorite bread! 🙂