Methi chaman

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Methi Chaman is one of those delicious gravy-based recipes from thebeautiful Kashmir which we always end up ordering whenever we go to a Dhaba ora restaurant

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: methi chaman paneer recipe, methi chaman recipe, methi chaman restaurant style, methi chaman with kasuri methi

Servings:

Calories: 494kcal

Ingredients

1 tsp cumin seeds
1 pc Cinnamon
4 pc cloves
2 pc Cardamom
1 pc Bay leaf
2 tbsp butter
4 Tbsp Oil
1 pc Onion Chopped
1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
2 pcs Tomatoes Puree
½ tsp Turmeric powder
Salt
1 tbsp Chili powder
1 tbsp Coriander powder
1 tbsp Roasted cumin powder
1 tsp Kashuri methi
½ tsp Garam masala
1/4 cup Cashews Paste
1/4 cup Heavy cream
1 cup Methi leaves
10 Oz Paneer Shredded

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Instructions

Heat a pan and add oil & butter and let it melt. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add the whole spices (cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, bay leaf) and fry for a min.
Add chopped onions and fry them until golden brown. Add turmeric powder.
Add Ginger Garlic Paste
Add tomato puree and let it fry until the water is evaporated.
Now add salt, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder & garam masala and mix well.
Add washed methi leaves and fry them for 3-4min.
Add cahew paste ( which is done by grinding 10 cashews with some water ) and mix well.
Add a cup of water and let it simmer for 5min by covering it with a lid.
Now add the shredded paneer and mix well. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed. Let it cook until the curry releases the oil.
Now add some heavy cream and Kashuri methi.
Finish it off with some cilantro.
Methi chaman is ready to be served with some roti or garlic naan.

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Notes

Methi Chaman is one of those delicious gravy-based recipes from the beautiful Kashmir which we always end up ordering whenever we go to a Dhaba or a restaurant

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