Indian Paneer Pasanda Recipe Video

An easy to make Zafrani Pulao recipe. One of my favorites, this is also a very popular Indian recipe. Please try it and let me know how this Zafrani Pulao recipe turns out for you.

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinHealth IndexAverage
Servings2CuisineMughlai
CourseMain DishTasteSalty
MethodSimmeringSpecialityPart of Menu
VegetarianVegetarianMain IngredientVegetable
Interest GroupExotic

Ingredients

 
200 grams Rice (long, grained)
 
5 number Almonds.
 
1 pinch biryani masala
 
1/2 tsp black cumin
 
4 tsp butter
 
10 number Cashew nuts.
 
1/2 bunch coriander leaves
 
0 fried onion
 
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
 
1/2 bunch mint
 
1 number onion
 
1/2 tsp pomogranate seeds ripe
 
10 number raisins
 
1 pinch Saffron.
 
1 tsp salt

Directions

GETTING READY
1. To prepare this mughlai delight, firstly cut paneer into triangles. Slice the triangle pieces till 3/4th and do not cut in the end.
2. For the stuffings, in a mixing bowl add grated paneer, raisins, freshly chopped coriander leaves, chopped green chillies, roasted cashew nut coarse powder, and mix all the ingredients together well.
3. Put this sweet and tangy stuffing in between the slit triangle paneer pieces and keep aside.
MAKING
4. Take equal quantities of maida and corn flour, add little water and form to a batter. Coat these stuffed paneer pieces with the batter well and fry them it slightly golden brown. Keep them aside.
5. Heat oil in a pan, add whole garam masala, cumin seeds, chopped onions and sauté.
6. Add salt, ginger garlic paste, turmeric and chopped tomatoes. Cover and cook them till soft.
7. Add crushed cashew nuts. Add chilli powder, coriander powcer, and little water and grind this in the mixie to a fine paste.
8. Pour this paste back into the pan, add water if the mixture is thick. Cover and cook till the raw flavors are gone. Check for seasoning.
9. Add pinch of sugar, kasuri methi powder, and little cream to make it rich.
10. Add the fried paneer to this and cook it for a while in low flame.
SERVING

Editors Review

If you are looking for an exotic Indian vegetarian curry to serve with naan, watch this video of Paneer Pasanda. It’s a dish fit for a king. Chef Sanjay Thumma prepares this Mughlai specialty which will make your mouth water. Paneer sandwiches stuffed with a sweet raisin filling are deep fried and dropped in rich creamy gravy. This paneer dish is one that will satisfy even the most dedicated carnivore. It is a dish that can be made on any festive occasion!

Comments

sujit says :

its really nice.....! i like it.
Posted on: 3 September 2010 - 4:56am

trigger dollar says :

I would like to make zafarani rice with cooked chicken , all i see are microwave reciepes .i want to cook ours on the stove.We bought a 25 # bag, but there are no recipes on the bag , thank you.
Posted on: 12 January 2010 - 2:39pm

nb1 says :

I made paneer pasanda. Instead of raisins, I put honey and it turned out very yummy. my kids liked it very much. your videos are very inspiring and they really inspire you to cook. i want to see your video of making eggless cakes. where can i see it
Posted on: 7 June 2008 - 2:57am

amiablepsyche says :

great recipe. mouth watering
Posted on: 26 April 2008 - 3:13am

Ganesh Dutta says :

This dish is very popular in kashmir vally.....with kashmiri raganjosh it's create a delicious combination....really very nice recipe.
Posted on: 16 January 2008 - 2:36pm

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