A rich and royal Indian curry made with paneer, nuts, and aromatic spices – perfect for celebrations!

Paneer Khurma (also known as Paneer Kurma or Shahi Paneer Khurma) is a creamy, mildly sweet, and nutty North Indian-style curry. It’s loaded with the richness of cashews, cream, aromatic spices, and paneer (Indian cottage cheese) – making it a special dish for festive meals or dinner parties. 

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???? Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

For the Paneer:

• 200–250g paneer, cubed

• 1 tbsp ghee or oil, for shallow frying (optional)

For the Curry Base:

• 1 large onion, finely sliced

• 1 large tomato, chopped

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 8–10 cashews (soaked in warm water for 10 mins)

• 1 tbsp poppy seeds (khus khus) (optional, soaked)

• 2 green chilies, slit

• ¼ cup curd (yogurt) – whisked

• ¼ cup fresh cream or malai

• 2 tbsp ghee or oil

• Salt to taste

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???? Whole Spices:

• 1 bay leaf

• 2 green cardamoms

• 1-inch cinnamon stick

• 2–3 cloves

• 1 small star anise (optional)

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????️ Ground Spices:

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• ½ tsp red chili powder (or to taste)

• ½ tsp garam masala

• ½ tsp kasuri methi (crushed)

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???? Instructions

1. Prep the Paste:

1. Blend soaked cashews + poppy seeds + chopped tomato into a smooth paste. Set aside.

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2. Cook the Base:

1. Heat ghee/oil in a pan. Add whole spices and sauté for a few seconds.

2. Add sliced onions, sauté until golden brown.

3. Add ginger-garlic paste, cook until raw smell disappears.

4. Add the cashew-tomato paste, stir well and cook for 5–7 mins until oil starts to separate.

5. Add turmeric, chili, coriander powders, and sauté for a minute.

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3. Add Curd and Cream:

1. Lower the heat and slowly stir in whisked curd, mix gently to avoid curdling.

2. Once well mixed, add fresh cream and stir until combined and creamy.

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4. Add Paneer:

1. Add paneer cubes (fried or plain) and salt. Mix gently.

2. Add ¼ cup water to adjust consistency. Simmer for 4–5 minutes.

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5. Final Touch:

1. Sprinkle garam masala and kasuri methi.

2. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes for flavors to settle.

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????️ Serve Hot With:

• Butter naan, paratha, roti, or jeera rice

• Garnish with sliced almonds or saffron strands for a royal touch

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✅ Pro Tips:

• Use fresh paneer for soft texture.

• For deeper flavor, add a few drops of rose water or kewra essence at the end.

• Fry paneer lightly in ghee for extra richness (optional).