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{{Short description|Rich, creamy tomato based curry with a diaspora of Indian spices}}{{more citations needed|date=October 2016}}
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'''Shahi paneer''' is a preparation of [[paneer]], native to the [[Indian subcontinent]], consisting of a thick gravy of cream, tomatoes and [[Indian spices]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Shahi Paneer: The taste of North India |url=http://indiacanteen.tastyfix.com/shahi-paneer-the-taste-of-north-india/ |website=tastyfix.com}}</ref>  
'''Shahi paneer''' is a preparation of [[paneer]] in a creamy [[curry]] sauce. Native to the [[Indian subcontinent]], it has a thick gravy with [[cream]], [[tomatoes]] and [[Indian spices]].<ref name="Kapoor 2017">{{cite web |last=Kapoor |first=Sanjeev |author-link=Sanjeev Kapoor |title=Shahi Paneer |url=https://www.sanjeevkapoor.com/Recipe/Shahi-Paneer-Turban-Tadka-FoodFood.html |publisher=Sanjeev Kapoor |date=1 November 2017}}</ref>  


Originating with the creamy delicacies of [[Mughlai cuisine]] (hence the term "''shahi''", in reference to the royal title of [[Shah|Shahanshah]] in [[Mughal Empire|Mughal India]]), this dish is prepared by emulsifying tomatoes, onions, ground cashews, clarified butter and cream into a curry, with the addition of paneer cubes and a variety of spices.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indianlife.com/product/shahi-paneer/?v=7516fd43adaa|title=Shahi Paneer Recipe|website=Foodviva.com}}</ref>
The dish is prepared by emulsifying tomatoes, [[onions]], ground [[cashews]], [[ghee]] (clarified butter), and cream into a smooth, rich curry, which is then simmered with cubes of paneer and a blend of aromatic spices.  


It is mainly eaten with traditional Indian flat-breads like [[roti]] or [[naan]], rice and bread. ''Paneer'' is derived from the Persian word for cheese, and ''shahi'' is the term for royal (in reference to the [[Mughal emperors|Imperial Court of the Mughal Empire]]).
Similar dishes include paneer butter masala and [[kadai paneer]]. Paneer butter masala differs from shahi paneer in that whole spices are used in paneer butter masala, whereas shahi paneer generally has a sweeter taste in comparison.
 
Similar dishes include paneer butter masala and Kadai paneer. The subtle difference between paneer butter masala and shahi paneer is that more of whole spices are used in paneer butter masala, whereas shahi paneer has a sweeter taste when compared to paneer butter masala.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.inhouserecipes.com/shahi-paneer-vs-paneer-makhani/|title=Shahi Paneer Vs Paneer Makhani? - inHouseRecipes|date=2014-01-17|newspaper=inHouseRecipes|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-24|via=inhouserecepies.com}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Paneer makhani]]
* [[Paneer makhani]]
* [[List of Indian dishes]]
* [[List of Indian dishes]]
* [[Mughlai cuisine]]


==References==
==References==


{{reflist}}4. Restaurant Style - [https://indianhealthyfood.com/shahi-paneer-recipe/ Shahi Paneer Recipe] . Updated on April 17, 2021, by Rachit ( Author Of Best Indian Healthy Food ) @ Indianhealthyfood.com{{Cheese dishes}}
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[[Category:Indian cheese dishes]]
[[Category:Indian cheese dishes]]
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[[Category:Punjabi cuisine]]
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[[Category:Vegetarian dishes of India]]
[[Category:Vegetarian dishes of India]]

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Shahi paneer
Alternative namesPaneer rajwadi, chhena rajwadi
Place of originIndian subcontinent
Main ingredientsPaneer, cream, tomatoes, spices

Shahi paneer is a preparation of paneer in a creamy curry sauce. Native to the Indian subcontinent, it has a thick gravy with cream, tomatoes and Indian spices.[1]

The dish is prepared by emulsifying tomatoes, onions, ground cashews, ghee (clarified butter), and cream into a smooth, rich curry, which is then simmered with cubes of paneer and a blend of aromatic spices.

Similar dishes include paneer butter masala and kadai paneer. Paneer butter masala differs from shahi paneer in that whole spices are used in paneer butter masala, whereas shahi paneer generally has a sweeter taste in comparison.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Kapoor, Sanjeev (1 November 2017). "Shahi Paneer". Sanjeev Kapoor.
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