Make Paneer Lababdar For Lunch Or Dinner In 30 Minutes Only With This Recipe!

This tasty paneer recipe will take no time and will be loved by all at home!

paneer lababdar recipe

If you love paneer and want to make something for lunch or dinner today but have less time, then this recipe is the best and it goes well with all Indian breads and even rice.

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Have guests coming over or want to make something nice for lunch or dinner? Then this recipe would be perfect!
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  • Total Time :30 min
  • Preparation Time : 15 min
  • Cooking Time : 15 min
  • Servings : 3
  • Cooking Level : Medium
  • Course: Main Course
  • Calories: 400
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Author: Kishori Sud

Ingredients

  • 3 large chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 roasted cashew nuts
  • 2 inch cinnamon
  • 3 cloves
  • 3 cardamoms
  • 2 red chillies
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • Salt as per taste
  • Water according to thickness of gravy needed
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 3/4 tsp crushed kausri methi
  • 200 grams cubed paneer
  • 3 tbsp fresh cream
  • 2 tsp coriander leaves

Step

  • Step 1 :

    Add cashews, red chillies, tomatoes, cinnamon stick, cardamoms, cloves in a pan and pour water enough to cook the tomatoes til they become pulpy but cover and let it cook.

  • Step 2 :

    Once cooked, let it cool down and then blend it all in a mixer or food processor.

  • Step 3 :

    Now, heat some oil in the pan and add the bay leaf to saute for a minute.

  • Step 4 :

    Next, add in the onions and saute till they turn golden.

  • Step 5 :

    Add the ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw fragrance goes away which shall take around two minutes.

  • Step 6 :

    Now pour the tomato puree that we made with other spices and add to the pan.

  • Step 7 :

    Add red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala. Mix and fry for 3 minutes.

  • Step 8 :

    Cover and cook until the gravy thickens.

  • Step 9 :

    Pour water and sugar and mix well. Keep the heat on medium until the gravy thickens and the oil separates. Do not forget to adjust the salt and sugar.

  • Step 10 :

    Add kasturi methi, green chilli and paneer and mix well.

  • Step 11 :

    Lower the flame and cook for 2 minutes.

  • Step 12 :

    Now add in the cream and coriander leaves, mix.

  • Step 13 :

    Turn off the stove and let it stay for 5 minutes covered.

  • Step 14 :

    Now serve the paneer with naan, roti or rice.