Panner Gravy
About:
It’s surprisingly subtle in its tangy spicing but it’s impossible to stop at one serving, the sunflower seeds and almonds adds a creamy texture to the sauce and especially if there’s some soft bread around to mop up the sauce. The best part is it can easily be converted to vegan by just swaping paneer with tofu and milk with almond/coconut milk: cubed firm or extra-firm tofu does the job perfectly!
Yields-3-4 servings
Preparation time-15 minutes
Cooking time-20-25 minutes
Ingredients:
- Herbed Paneer ~ 250gms (home made recipe)
- Oil-1tsp
- Cumin seeds-1tsp
- Salt- to taste
- Kasoori methi-1tsp
- Turmeric-1/2tsp
- Chilli powder-1tsp
- Coriander powder-1tsp
- Semi skimmed Milk-1/2-3/4cup (adjust as per the consistency)
For the sauce/gravy:
- Coarsely chopped onion-1medium
- Tomatoes-4 medium
- Sunflower seeds-2-3tbsp
- Almonds-6-8
- Cardamom-2
- Clove-3-4
- Cinnamon-1 inch stick
- Garlic-2-3cloves
- Ginger-2inch (peeled and chopped)
- Oil-1tsp
For garnishing:
- Chopped fresh cilantro/coriander
Procedure:
Preparation step:
- Soak almonds, sunflower seeds in 1/4cup water for 30-40minutes.
For the sauce/gravy:
- Heat oil in a pan and add cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, garlic and saute for few seconds or minute.
- Now add onion, tomato and saute for until onions and tomatoes are cooked.
- Remove from heat and let it cool down.
- Meanwhile blend the soaked almond and sunflower seeds until smooth paste and set aside.
- Now in the same jar add the sauted onion, tomato and puree until smooth by adding some water while blending.
Toasting Paneer:
Home made panner used
- Heat a non-stick pan and toast the paneer cubes until golden brown on all sides , transfer on to the plate and set aside. (I havnt used any oil here, feel free to drizzle some if required)
For the gravy:
- Heat oil in the think bottomed pan and add cumin seeds, add onion tomato puree, almond-sunflower seeds paste and cook for 2-3minutes or until slightly thickens.
- Now add dry ingredients- turmeric, coriander, chilli powder, salt and continue to cook for 2-3minutes.
- Add milk and sauted paneer and simmer for 8-10minutes or until the paneer is coated well with the sauce and turn off the heat.
- Stir in some kasuri methi and finally garnish with fresh cilantro/coriander.
Serve with
Kulchas made with whole wheat and Oats
Lacha Parathas made with whole wheat and oats
Methi Rotis made with multigrains atta/flour
Note:
- Spices can be personalised as per the taste
- Store bought paneer can also be used
Posted on March 28, 2016, in Indian. Bookmark the permalink. 57 Comments.
I’ll be making this. Looks fantastic.
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Thanks a bunch and glad you liked it
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I have also been experimenting with seeds and nuts to achieve the creaminess. I love the texture they impart.
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Very true Aruna…
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Delicious
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Thank you Ritu…
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looks great and delicious….vw
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Thank you Vw. ..
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Thank you Javier for your continued support
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Warm and hearty!
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Indeed. .. Thank you Chris..
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Very nice! I had to look up paneer, as it is not available in the U.S. (at least where I live).
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Oh thatz bad…. here in Uk we find it in all indian Stores and even in supermarkets. …..i have home made paneer recipe -can share it if ypu would love to try… just similar to other cheese recipes…. or you can even find for cottage cheese cubes …
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Paneer gravy looks droolicious 🙂
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Thank you dear…
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Lovely Curry! Yumm
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Glad you liked Lina
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Delicious…
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Thanks Bharani
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Lovely!! I like the nuts and seeds in the gravy, I’ll be trying this for sure 🙂
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Thanks a lot Elaine..Glad to hear that
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Delicious looking!
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Thank you for stopping by…
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I’m sending Jackie the link to this. She’ll love it
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Thanks Derrick…Hope you well…I was on holiday so missed your support..
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Hope you enjoyed your holiday
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Yes I did, Thank you Derrick….missing family(esp mom ) now…
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Reblogged this on Chef Ceaser.
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Thank you
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Simple, flavorful and tasty recipe Chitra !
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Thank you Swapna…
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This sounds so fragrant and mouth-wateringly good!
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Thanks a lot…
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Never added sunflower seeds.. that’s very interesting. Between yummylicious spread.
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Thank you Sri…
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Sounds healthy as well as tasty Chitra! Paneer Curry looks tempting.
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Thanks a lot for stopping by and encouraging me with your lovely feedback. ..
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I am feeling hungry after seeing your post…nice
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Thank you Bhumi…
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So yummm! 🙂
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Thanks a ton dear….
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I love paneer, and yours looks so delicious Chitra 🙂 Love the different options you’ve shown that it can be served with.
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Thank you Loretta… glad you liked it…
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An all time favourite!!…Lovely share dear!!
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Thank you dear…
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This gravy looks so creamy and delicious!
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Thank you Kushi…
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This sure looks tasty Chitra!
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Thank you Lynn…
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most welcome! I always see paneer and would love to try something like this gravy, looks lovely!
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Thank you Lynn…glad you liked it…please give it a go and am sure you gonna love it…
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Thanks!
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Very interesting recipe ! I think I would eat the gravy with some garlic naan :p
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Wow garlic naan -that would be a great combo -thanks for your generous feedback. …
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This sounds really delicious Chitra – I will have to check out your homemade version of paneer. I see it used in so many recipes 🙂
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Thank you Aunt Juju…paneer is most commonly used in indian curries just like cheese…please do give it a go and am sure you gonna love it… 🙂 🙂
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