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My new recipe - black pepper paneer

Black pepper paneer curry is a unique and delicious recipe. The taste of this dish is incredibly amazing. If you want to experience something special with paneer, then do try making this dish because its distinct flavor will surely be appreciated by you. In this dish, soft paneer is cooked in a white gravy with minimal spices, creating a delightful flavor.

Ingredients for Black Pepper Paneer White Gravy:

Ingredients:

1. Paneer (Cottage Cheese) - 200 grams
2. Yogurt (Curd) - 2 tablespoons
3. Fresh Cream - 2 tablespoons
4. Corn Flour - 1 teaspoon
5. Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves) - 1 teaspoon
6. Fresh Coriander Leaves - 1 teaspoon
7. Black Pepper Powder - 1/4 teaspoon
8. Salt - to taste

Paste:

1. Cashews - 1/4 cup soaked in water
2. Two onions
3. Some cloves of garlic
4. Green chilies - 2
5. Ginger - 1/2 inch piece
6. Ghee (Clarified Butter) - 2 tablespoons
7. Butter - 1 tablespoon
8. Black Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
9. Fresh Cream - 1/4 cup
10. Yogurt - 1/2 cup

Method to Prepare Paneer:

1. Cut 200 grams of paneer into medium-sized cubes. Marinate the paneer in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of yogurt, 2 tablespoons of fresh cream, 1 teaspoon of corn flour, 1 teaspoon of kasuri methi, finely chopped fresh coriander leaves, 1/4 teaspoon of coarsely ground black pepper, and 2 crushed green cardamom pods.
   

1. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and coat the paneer cubes well with the marinade. Place the paneer cubes in the bowl and coat them thoroughly with the mixture. Leave them aside for 20 minutes after coating.
   

For the Paste:

1. Soak 1/4 cup of cashews in water.
2. Chop two onions, a few cloves of garlic, 2 green chilies, and a 1/2 inch piece of ginger.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan. Add the chopped ingredients and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. Add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper and 1/4 cup of fresh cream to the mixture. Mix well and cook for a while.

Making the Curry:

1. Heat 2 small tablespoons of oil in a pan. Once it's warm, add the marinated paneer cubes and sauté until they turn slightly brown from all sides. Remember to keep the flame low and not overcook them.
   

1. In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of batter (gram flour mixed with water). Once it's slightly warm, add some whole garam masala and the prepared paste. Sauté the paste until it becomes aromatic.

1. Add a little water to the soaked cashews and blend to make a paste. Add this paste and the leftover marinade to the pan. Mix well and let the oil separate.

2. After the oil separates, reduce the flame, and add 1/2 cup of whisked yogurt while continuously stirring the mixture. Keep stirring until it boils. After it comes to a boil, add 1/4 cup of fresh cream, a little more salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and a little milk if the gravy is too thick. Stir well and cook.

1. Once the gravy is ready, add the sautéed paneer and cook for 2 minutes. The black pepper paneer white gravy is now ready to be served. Garnish it with a little crushed black pepper and fresh coriander leaves.
   

Enjoy .