Paneer do Pyaza
Paneer Do Pyaza is a rich and aromatic North Indian classic where succulent cubes of paneer are cooked with onions in two distinct stages—both finely chopped in a luscious, spice-infused gravy and as large, crunchy petals. Simmered in a velvety tomato-cashew base with a splash of cream, this restaurant-style dish balances texture and depth perfectly.
Equipment
- 1 Kadai or wok
- 1 large spoon
- 1 chopping board
- 1 knife
- 1 mixer grinder
Ingredients
- 200 gms paneer
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 onion cubed and layers separated
- 4 large tomatoes pureed
- 10 cashews soaked in warm water
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 tsp jeera
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp kashmiri lal mirch or chilli powder as per your tolerance
- 1/4 tsp haldi or turmeric powder
- 1 tsp dhania ior coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp fresh cream
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander
Instructions
- Chop 1 oinon finely and keep aside.
- Chop the other onion in 4 quarters and separate the layers and keep aside.
- Chop the paneer into small cubes and keep aside.
- Puree 4 large tomatoes and keep aside.
- Soak the cashews in some warm water for 10 mins before hand. Discard the water and grind separately or with the tomatoes. Keep aside.
- Put 2 tbsps oil or butter in a wok or kadai. Once it becomes hot put in 1 tsp jeera and saute for 5-6 seconds.
- Now add in the finely chopped onion and saute till it becomes transluscent. Add salt to taste.
- Add in 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell goes away.
- Now add in the pureed tomatoes and cashews and cook covered for 2-3 mins until the oil separates.
- Now add in the spice powders, kashmiri lal mirch or chilli powder, haldi and coriander powder. Saute for 10 seconds. If the masala is becoming too dry add a splash of water to incorporate moisture. Now cover and cook for 2-3 mins till oil separates.
- Then add 1/2 cup to 1 cup water and adjust consistency. Adjust salt if required.
- Now add in the paneer cubes and the onion layers into the gravy. Cover and let it simmer for 2-3 mins.
- Now add in 1/2 tsp garam masala and mix well.
- Also add in 1 tbsp fresh cream and mix it well.
- Finely garnish with chopped coriander and it's done!
- Enjoy your rich buttery paneer do pyaza with warm rotis or naan.