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Paneer in Cashew Sauce
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Paneer in Cashew Sauce

16 ingredients 16 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

570
Calories
17g
Protein
35g
Fat
53g
Carbs

Counts 13 of 16 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Cashew 1 oz (28g / ~18 nuts) 157
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Paneer not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 14 oz block paneer (home-made or store bought), cubed
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 2 small, finely chopped onions
  • 1 x 8oz can tomato sauce
  • 3 cloves, finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tbsp, grated ginger
  • green chili, to taste, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • ¾ cup cashew pieces
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1½ cups water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • salt, to taste
  • 5 sprigs, finely chopped cilantro, for garnishing

Directions

1

Soak cashews in milk for about 15 minutes or until ready to use.

2

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a medium size non-stick wok on medium to high heat.

3

Add onions and fry until they start to dry out.

4

Add ginger, garlic and green chili and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

5

Add tomato sauce, stir well and cook until oil separates.

6

While onions/tomato sauce is cooking, blend soaked cashews and milk in a blender until smooth.

7

Once onion/tomato mixture is ready, add cumin powder, coriander powder and garam masala – mix well.

8

Add cashew and milk mixture and mix well. There should be no lumps in the gravy.

9

Add water, salt and sugar and bring to boil.

10

While waiting for the gravy to boil, sauté cubed paneer in 1 tbsp oil, on medium to high heat in a non-stick pan.

11

Once paneer is light gold/brown in color, take it out on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

12

Once gravy comes to a boil, add in Paneer and mix.

13

Garnish with fresh cilantro or with additional broken cashews.

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Category:Indian Recipes

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Category:Panir Recipes

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Category:Cashew Recipes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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