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Paneer Kalimirch Recipe (Paneer in Black Pepper flavored Gravy)
North Indian RecipesSide DishHigh Protein

Paneer Kalimirch Recipe (Paneer in Black Pepper flavored Gravy)

A high protein North Indian Recipes recipe with paneer (homemade cottage cheese), fresh cream, milk. Ready in 55 min, serves 4.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
725kcal
Estimated Cost
375-525
Carbs78g
Protein38g
Fats29g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

30 steps
  1. 1

    To prepare Paneer Kalimirch, we will first make a paste of the onion, cashew nut, garlic and ginger using a mixer

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese)(250 gram)onion - roughly chopped(1)cashew nuts(1/4 cup)cloves garlic(4)inch ginger - peeled and chopped(1)cloves garlic - finely chopped(4)
  2. 2

    Transfer the paste to a bowl and keep aside until required

  3. 3

    Cut paneer into equal size square pieces

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese)(250 gram)
  4. 4

    Now heat one tablespoon of oil in the griddle pan over medium heat

  5. 5

    Arrange paneer pieces over the griddle pan and grill until charred marks appear on one side

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese)(250 gram)
  6. 6

    Brush the upper side of paneer pieces with oil and turn them upside down

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese)(250 gram)
  7. 7

    Grill paneer until charred marks appear on both sides

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese)(250 gram)
  8. 8

    This takes about 5 minutes on each side

  9. 9

    Turn off the heat

  10. 10

    Arrange paneer pieces in a plate and keep aside

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese)(250 gram)
  11. 11

    While paneer is grilling we will start preparing gravy

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese)(250 gram)
  12. 12

    Heat two tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat

  13. 13

    Add the onion paste made above and fry the paste stirring continuously

    onion - roughly chopped(1)
  14. 14

    Once the oil gets separated from the masala add cream and milk

    fresh cream(1/4 cup)milk(2 tablespoon)garam masala powder(1 teaspoon)
  15. 15

    Stir to combine

  16. 16

    Add the salt, turmeric powder, garam masala, stir and let the gravy simmer for sometime

    turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1 teaspoon)salt - to tastepinch black pepper powder(1)
  17. 17

    Adjust the consistency of gravy using little water

  18. 18

    After adding water simmer the gravy for some time for the flavors to develop

  19. 19

    Now add crushed pepper and grilled paneer to the gravy

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese)(250 gram)pinch black pepper powder(1)
  20. 20

    Stir to combine

  21. 21

    Now cook gravy for 3 - 4 minutes more over medium heat

  22. 22

    Turn off the heat

  23. 23

    Transfer Paneer Kalimirch to a serving bowl

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese)(250 gram)
  24. 24

    For garnish, heat oil in a small pan over medium heat

  25. 25

    Once the oil is heated add chopped garlic

    onion - roughly chopped(1)cloves garlic(4)inch ginger - peeled and chopped(1)cloves garlic - finely chopped(4)
  26. 26

    Fry garlic until it turns golden

    cloves garlic(4)cloves garlic - finely chopped(4)
  27. 27

    With a spoon pour fried garlic and oil over the Paneer Kalimirch

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese)(250 gram)cloves garlic(4)cloves garlic - finely chopped(4)
  28. 28

    Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper on top

    teaspoons whole black peppercorns - pounded coarsely(2)inch ginger - peeled and chopped(1)pinch black pepper powder(1)
  29. 29

    Serve hot

  30. 30

    Serve the Paneer Kalimirch (Paneer in Black Pepper flavored Gravy) as a weeknight dinner or on parties along with Paratha

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese)(250 gram)teaspoons whole black peppercorns - pounded coarsely(2)pinch black pepper powder(1)

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