61212, 12:05 Pmt Paneer Korma | Panger Kurmna Recipe By Swasthis Preparation 1. Skip this step if you intend to use coconut milk. Add 12 cashew nuts (24 split) or 2 tablespoons poppy seeds to a grinder jar. Make a fine powder. Then add % cup coconut and grind to a smooth paste with 6 to 8 tablespoons water. Ensure this paste is very smooth and do not have grits in it. Keep this aside. Make Paneer Korma 2. Heat a pan with 2 tablespoons oil on a medium heat. When the oil becomes slightly hot, add whole spices © 1 bay leaf * 2 inch cinnamon piece ° 1star anise ¢ 2 to 3 cardamoms © 2 to 3 cloves Ys teaspoon Shahi jeera or cumin. When they begin to sizzle, reduce the heat to low and add ‘2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste. Saute till the ginger garlic turns fragrant for a min or 2. Do not burn this. 3. Add 1 % cup chopped onions and sprinkle % teaspoon salt. On a medium heat, fry till onions turn golden and transparent. Stir occasionally so the onions cook evenly. hitps:lwwizindianhesthyrecipes.comipaneer-korma-recipe-paneer-kurmal we222, 1205 Mt Paneer Korma | Panaer Kurma Recipe By Swash’s 4. Add % cup chopped tomatoes and % teaspoon turmeric. Saute till the tomatoes turn mushy. If they are too dry, splash little water and cook covered on a low heat. & 5. Add * 1to 1% teaspoon garam masala powder (https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/punjabi-¢ recipe/), © 1 teaspoon coriander powder jaram-masala-powder- * % to 1 teaspoon red chili powder © 10 chopped mint leaves or coriander leaves. | also add half teaspoon fennel seeds powder at this stage. Saute for 2 to 3 mins on a low heat without burning. hitpsiwwindianhesthyrecipes.com/paneer-korma-recipe-paneer-kurmal ane1208 eM Panser Korma | Panger Kurmna Recipe By Swasth’s 6. Add the ground paste (cashew/poppy seed & coconut paste) or coconut milk. hitps:iwwizindianheslthyrecipes.comipaneer-korma-recipe-paneer-kurmal12122, 12.05 Paneer Korma | Panger Kurmna Recipe By Swasthis 7. On a medium flame saute for about three to four minutes stirring occasionally. It must begin to release a nice aroma of coconut and poppy seeds. 8. Pour 1 and % cup water. If using coconut milk you will need only % cup water. Mix well and bring it to a boil. If required, add little more water to adjust the consistency. hitps:iwwiindianheathyrecipes.com/paneer-korma-recipe-paneer-kurtal ana12122, 12:05 > Pancer Korma | Panger Kurmna Recipe By Swasth’s 9. Cook on a medium flame till the korma gravy turns thick and specks of oil are visible on top. At this stage, taste test and add more salt and garam masala if required. If you want to add cashews, add 1/3 cup ghee fried cashews and let simmer for a while. hitpsiwwindianheathyrecipes.com/paneer-korma-recipe-paneer-Kurmal sna12122, 12.05 Pancer Korma | Panger Kurmna Recipe By Swasth’s 10. Add panner to the korma and turn off the stove. Give a good mix and keep the paneer korma covered. hitpsiwwindianhesthyrecipes.com/paneer-korma-recipe-paneer-kurmal ane12122, 12.05 Paneer Korma | Panger Kurmna Recipe By Swasthis Garnish paneer korma with coriander leaves. hitpsiwwindianhesthyrecipes.com/paneer-korma-recipe-paneer-kurmal61212, 12:05 Pmt Paneer Korma | Panger Kurmna Recipe By Swasthis Recipe Card PANEER KORMA | PANEER KURMA h ‘ Kit INGREDIENTS (US CUP = 240ML ) a 250 to 300 grams paneer (https:/Avww.indianhealthyrecipes.com/how-to-make- paneer-cubes-at-home/) cubed 1% cup onions fine chopped (1 large) % cup tomatoes chopped (2 medium) Y% teaspoon turmeric % tablespoon ginger garlic paste (https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/ginger-garlic- paste-recipe/) 1 to 1% teaspoon garam masala (https://Awww.indianhealthyrecipes.com/punjabi-garam- masala-powder-recipe/) 1 teaspoon coriander powder hitps:lwwizindianhesthyrecipes.comipaneer-korma-recipe-paneer-kurmal ane61212, 12:05 Pmt Paneer Korma | Panger Kurmna Recipe By Swasthis % to 1 teaspoon red chili powder 2 tablespoons oil 10 mint leaves fine chopped or 2 tablespoons coriander leaves 1 bay leaf Y% teaspoon cumin seeds (https://}www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/cumin-powder/) or shahi jeera 2 to 3 green cardamoms 1 star anise 2 inch cinnamon piece 2 to 3 cloves 1% cup water (% cup if using coconut milk) To Grind or use ‘2 to % cup thick coconut milk 12 cashew nuts or 2 tablespoons poppy seeds Y% cup fresh coconut 6 to 8 tablespoons water INSTRUCTIONS hitps:lwwizindianhesthyrecipes.comipaneer-korma-recipe-paneer-kurmal ona61212, 12:05 Pmt Paneer Korma | Panger Kurmna Recipe By Swasthis Skip this step if you want to use coconut milk in the recipe. Add cashews or poppy seeds to a grinder jar and make a fine powder first. Add fresh coconut and repeat grinding. Pour 6 to 8 tbsps water to make a smooth paste. If required add a little more water. Stovetop Paneer Korma Heat a pan with oil on a medium heat. Once the oil is slightly hot, add whole spices — bay leaf, star anise, cumin, cloves, cinnamon and cardamoms. When the spices begin to sizzle, add ginger garlic paste and fry till it turns slightly aromatic for about 60 seconds. Do not over fry, it can make the gravy bitter. Add onions, sprinkle salt and fry till they turn transparent or golden. Add tomatoes , salt and turmeric. Fry till tomatoes turn mushy. If required splash a bit of water and cook covered until the tomatoes turn mushy. Next add red chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder and mint leaves or coriander leaves. Carefully saute for two to three minutes without burning. Add the smooth ground paste. Fry for three to four minutes on a medium flame stirring occasionally. It must begin to release a nice aroma of coconut and hitps:lwwizindianhesthyrecipes.comipaneer-korma-recipe-paneer-kurmal61212, 12:05 Pmt Paneer Korma | Panger Kurmna Recipe By Swasthis poppy seeds. [If using coconut milk stir it together with ¥%, cup water] Pour water (or diluted coconut milk) and mix well. Bring this to a boil and reduce the heat, cook till the gravy thickens & you see specks of oil floating on the korma. Keep stirring occasionally. Once the curry reaches a desired thick consistency, add paneer and gently stir. Turn off the heat. Let paneer korma rest for a while so it absorbs the flavors. Serve with rice, roti or naan. Instant pot Paneer korma Perform all the steps following the instant pot saute mode, except for adding the coconut paste or coconut milk. Reserve this for adding later. Also you will use only 1 cup water for cooking the gravy. Pressure cook for 5 mins and wait for 2 mins. Release the pressure manually. Stir in the % to % coconut milk or the coconut paste. If you think your korma is too thick, pour little boiling water. Taste test and add more garam masala and salt if required. hitps:lwwizindianhesthyrecipes.comipaneer-korma-recipe-paneer-kurmal ane61212, 12:05 Pmt Paneer Korma | Panger Kurmna Recipe By Swasthis Let cook on saute mode until aromatic and thick for 3 mins. Turn off the IP and add paneer. Cover paneer korma with a lose lid and serve after 10 mins. Garnish with coriander leaves. NOTES 1. If you want you may add half teaspoon of fennel seed powder along with garam masala. If you do not have simply add % to % seeds to the grinder when you grind the coconut/poppy seeds. 2. Add up to 1/3 cup split fried cashews 2 mins before adding the paneer. hitps:lwwizindianhesthyrecipes.comipaneer-korma-recipe-paneer-kurmal sane