Paneer Makhanwala ( Jain Recipe)

The paneer makhanwala is a tempting paneer or cottage cheese recipe with a typical jain touch.

Paneer Makhanwala ( Jain Recipe)

This recipe has been viewed 77284 times



Paneer Makhanwala ( Jain Recipe) recipe - How to make Paneer Makhanwala ( Jain Recipe)

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
Show me for servings

Ingredients

250 gms paneer (cottagte cheese) cubes
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp fresh cream or malai
1 large quartered tomato
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum
1/4 cup shredded cabbage
1 slice of bread lightly toasted and quartered
1 tbsp grated coconut
10 cashewnuts (kaju)
1 tsp whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
4-5 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) leaves
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/4 tsp garam masala powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp grated paneer (cottage cheese) for garnishing

Method
    Method
  1. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick pan, add 5 cashews and saute till they turn golden brown in colour.
  2. Drain on an absorbent paper and keep aside.
  3. Add the quartered tomato and cabbage to the same oil and saute till the cabbage turns soft.
  4. Remove from the flame, cool and blend in a mixer along with the remaining cashewnuts till smooth, using little water. Keep aside.
  5. Heat remaining oil in same pan, add the capsicum and tomatoes and saute for a minute.
  6. Add all dry masalas, grounded paste and flour (dissolved in 1 tbsp water) and mix well.
  7. Cook till the gravy turns thick and add the sugar and salt.
  8. Add paneer, fried cashews, butter, cream, mix gently.
  9. Pour into serving dish, garnish with grated paneer, coriander and serve hot.

Reviews