Paneer Lababdar – Paneer Recipes

Paneer Lababdar is a creamy, delicious paneer recipe which is quite different from the usual Paneer Butter Masala. I came to know about this recipe from a friend. We all really loved it. It is easy to make. No complicated steps, just a few tweaks here and there from the usual paneer gravy and this results in an unique taste. The addition of scrambled paneer does the magic. Goes well with roti, naan & pulao varieties. Do check out the video..

Here is the video..

[Preparation Time-10 mins : Cooking Time- 30 mins]

Paneer Lababdar Ingredients :

• Paneer – 2 cups (cubed)
• Scrambled paneer – 1/4 cup
• Onion – 2
• Tomato – 3
• Green Chilli – 1
• Garlic – 2
• Ginger – 1 inch piece
• Cardamom – 1
• Cloves – 2
• Cashews – 10 to 12
• Butter – 2 tbsp
• Bay leaf – 1
• Salt – as needed
• Chilli powder – 1 tsp
• Coriander powder – 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Coriander leaves – few

Method:

• Take chopped tomatoes, ginger, garlic, cardamom, cloves & cashews and add it to boiling water. Cook until tomatoes are mushy. Strain it with a strainer (reserve the water, do not throw it).

• Cool it completely and take it in a mixer. Grind into a smooth paste. Keep it aside. Heat a pan with butter.

• Add the bay leaf. Once u get a nice aroma, add chopped onion & 1 slit green chilli. Saute till the onions change colour. Now add the ground paste to it, followed by salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder & coriander powder.

• Mix well and saute in medium flame for about 5-6 mins or until oil oozes out. Once oil oozes out add the reserved water. Mix well.

• Let it come to a boil. Add cubed paneer & scrambled paneer. Mix well and cook for a few mins. The gravy will thicken. Finally add coriander leaves and switch off.

Paneer Lababdar is ready!

Serve hot with roti or naan or Pulao varieties.

Tips:

1. Adding scrambled paneer adds an unique taste. Do not skip it.
2. U can add fresh cream before switching off for extra taste.
3. Use oil instead of butter if u prefer.

– By Sundari Nathan