Malai Paneer

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Method

1. 1

   Soak 2 tbsp almonds in water for 1 hour. Drain and blend with green chilies and ginger into a smooth paste.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan. Shallow fry paneer triangles until golden and crispy on both sides. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same ghee, add the almond-chili-ginger paste. Spread it evenly and cook on low flame for 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened.

   

4. 4

   Add cardamom powder, black pepper powder, saffron strands soaked in ½ cup warm milk, and rock salt. Mix well.

5. 5

   Add 1 cup water. Mix and let it simmer on low flame.

   

6. 6

   Add 1 tbsp sugar and the fried paneer cubes. Mix gently.

7. 7

   Cover and cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes until the paneer absorbs the flavors and becomes soft.

8. 8

   Add fresh cream and Ekadashi garam masala. Mix gently and cook for 1 more minute.

   

9. 9

   Serve with sweet potato paratha, Rajgira paratha, or Rajgira puri.

10. 10

    Offer to Lord Jagannath with tulsi leaves.