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Paneer Korma | Paneer Kurma Recipe

Paneer Korma is a masala loaded yummy gravy made by sautéing paneer in a coconut, onion & tomato based mix garnished with herbs. Paneer Korma is an excellent choice of side for roti, chapati and for rice meal too. Paneer Kurma Recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

To temper:

  • 2 teaspoon oil
  • 1/4 inch cinnamon
  • 2 nos cloves
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 1 small maze
  • 1/2 cup coconut grated
  • 8 nos cashews
  • 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 2 nos green chillies
  • 1/4 inch ginger piece
  • 5 nos garlic

Instructions

  • Grind the ingredients listed under 'to grind' to a fine paste. Set aside. Toast the paneer in ghee/oil till golden brown and set aside.
  • In a pan heat oil - add the ingredients listed under 'to temper' then add onions saute till golden brown then add tomato saute till mushy and raw smell leaves.
  • Add the coconut paste, add 1 cup of water, add turmeric, red chilli powder and garam masala powder and allow it to boil for good 5-10 mins or until oil separates.
  • Add cream and cook for 2mins Add toasted paneer, give a quick stir, sprinkle coriander leaves and switch off.
  • Serve Paneer Kurma warm with soft phulka.

Notes

  • Adding cream enhances the flavour and gives it a restaurant taste.
  • You can even add paneer as such but I usually toast it.
  • This goes well with rotis or even mild pulaos.
  • You can also add any vegetables of your choice along with paneer.
Nutrition Facts
Paneer Korma | Paneer Kurma Recipe
Amount Per Serving (100 g)
Calories 510 Calories from Fat 387
% Daily Value*
Fat 43g66%
Saturated Fat 24g150%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 79mg26%
Sodium 2000mg87%
Potassium 404mg12%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 995IU20%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 551mg55%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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