A vegetarian Indian dish, like paneer korma, is the unsung hero when it comes to the variety of korma recipes we have available today. Generally, people tend to cook chicken korma or prawn korma, and never look twice at a paneer korma curry recipe, especially when ordering from the Indian takeaway menu. Paneer korma curry uses an authentic cheese, called paneer, which is native to the Asian subcontinent. Why not try sourcing this cheese from the local Asian store and cook your paneer korma curry at home?
Additionally, you can also prepare the korma curry spice mix from scratch using only a handful of spices. This way, you can easily create your own fakeaway and save money on overpriced takeaways that aren’t so healthy in any case. Once you start cooking these authentic dishes, you’ll systematically learn more about Indian cuisine and will soon gain the confidence to cook more Indian dishes on a regular basis. Perhaps, while enjoying the plethora of exotic food India has to offer will inspire you to travel there! If I could travel to Indian soon, I would do it in a heartbeat.
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Cooking Indian recipes, such as this paneer korma, always make me want to travel to India. It has been a secret dream of mine to just take a month off and explore what this country has to offer. Fro what I heard, India is a large country full of surprising and dynamic personal experiences. What not to love about its beautiful range of colours, used not only in local fashion but food as well? Every region has something special, unique and memorable about itself, especially when it comes to its cuisine. Of course, those who know a bit of geography, also understand that India is simply humongous and too big to see all in one go! It covers almost 3,3 million square kilometres with a population of over 1.3 billion people!
Thus far, every time I thought of visiting the country, I encountered a problem with the logistics side of things due to India being so large. How do you decide where and when to go? Luckily, I finally found a solution this and I can’t wait to try this out myself sometime in the future. Recently, I’ve stumbled upon these Celebrity Cruises exciting deals. You can actually take a cruise and see different parts of India. With a jam-packed and exciting itinerary already planned out, you can sit down and relax. You can discover many regions of India in just a few days and in the comfort of a luxurious cruise liner. Along the way, you indulge in paneer korma plus discover other new curries!
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authentic paneer korma curry recipe
Paneer korma is a mild and slightly sweet curry dish, thanks to its cashew and/or coconut content. Its origins lie in the Indian subcontinent and hails from the Mughlai cuisine. This means, that it has been developed sometime between the 13th -16th century, during the Medieval period. Back then, a korma dish was for shahs and other members of the royal family. The term korma comes from the Urdu word qorma or kormah which translates to braise. This is a direct reference to the cooking method used in korma recipes.
A typical korma curry is creamy and thick, which is why people love it so much. The real definition of a korma curry is that it is a curry where you braise meat, paneer or vegetables first. So, first sear these ingredients on high heat using ghee, and then cook slowly in yoghurt, cream or stock. You can use just about any type of meat for a korma curry. Also, it is common to toss in turnip or some spinach for extra texture. Undoubtedly, there are multiple versions of kormas, so it’s up to you to make this paneer korma your own.
how to make the best paneer indian korma recipe
Paneer is a version of Indian cheese which is made out of curdled milk and an acidic agent such as lemon juice or vinegar. You might also know paneer are poneer, fonir or ponir. Originally, the word paneer comes from the Persian term panir and the Turkish term peynir – which means cheese.
To make this a standout paneer korma, you’ll need fresh paneer or paneer of premium quality. Paneer comes in various shapes and forms. However, the best way to prepare it is if you cut it into small cubes, as I’ve done in my malai paneer recipe. Sometimes, the packaged version already sells them in these smaller shapes.
You can also consider grating the paneer to lend some texture to the korma curry. Don’t forget to season well and top with fresh herbs! Add slices of chilli if you’d like to spice things up.
how to make an indian feast for guests
This paneer korma is an excellent addition to any Indian feast you might have in mind. It offers guests a delicious and creamy vegetarian alternative. Be warned though, the paneer korma might be the first dish to disappear. Pair the dish with these classics.
- Aloo ki sabji is one of the most popular side dishes made with potatoes and traditional Indian spices.
- Chicken kasha is a beautifully stewed chicken in a thick, spicy gravy.
- Beef korma – a beautifully rich and creamy korma curry
- Bhindi ki sabzi is a dish comprising crunchy ladyfingers or okra which are mildly spiced.
- Vegetable korma is another great idea, especially if you’ve already got the spices in stock.
- Peshwari naan is a sweet version of a naan with a dried fruit and coconut filling. It works best with spicy recipes.
Don’t forget the traditional side dishes such as pilau rice, jasmine rice or rotis. Plus, this Indian feast would not be complete without some cooling agents for those who are not keen on too much spice. A simple cucumber raita or a chilli and lime yoghurt dip should do trick. Just go easy on the fresh chillies!
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Paneer Korma
- Total Time: 1 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Paneer korma is a thick and creamy curry made from Indian cheese and korma curry paste. This korma curry is mild and sweet – ideal for curry beginners!
Ingredients
- 30ml (2 tbsp) cashew nuts
- 60ml (4 tbsp) dessicated coconut
- 60ml (4 tbsp) water
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2.5cm (1in) ginger, peeled
- 2 green chillies, washed and stalks removed
- 15ml (1 tbsp) ghee or butter
- 450g (1lb) paneer, cubed
- 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
- 2.5ml (½ tsp) cinnamon powder
- 5ml (1 tsp) chilli powder
- 5ml (1 tsp) turmeric
- 10ml (2 tsp) coriander powder
- 2.5ml (½ tsp) caraway seeds
- 4 green cardamom pods, crushed
- 4 large tomatoes, pureed
- 250ml (1 cup) single cream
- Salt, to taste
- Coriander leaves, for garnishing
Instructions
- Cover the cashew nuts with water for 1 hour so that they soften up.
- Drain, then blitz them together with the coconut and water in a food processor until a paste is formed. Add a splash of water, if necessary. Set aside.
- Place the garlic, ginger and chillies in a food processor and blend until everything is finely chopped. Set aside.
- Fry the paneer in the ghee until browned and set aside.
- In the same pan, continue to gently fry the onions, then stir in the fresh garlic paste and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add the remaining spices to the mix and fry for another 3 minutes.
- Pour in the fresh tomato puree, give it a good stir and let the sauce reach a bubbling point. Let it slowly simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cashew nut paste and let the sauce simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the cream and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the fried paneer cubes and let it heat through for 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately with rice or naan. Garnish with coriander leaves and sliced red chillies. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 439
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 236 mg
- Fat: 29.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 18.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 37.4 g
- Fiber: 7.5 g
- Protein: 10.3 g
- Cholesterol: 39 mg
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Kim Neville
I like Paneer Tikka Masala
sam macaree
spicy pan fried paneer
Solange
I like Shahi Paneer which I enjoy with Roti or Naan.
iain maciver
Paneer Tikka Masala
★★★★★
Annabel Greaves
I love korma
Ritchie
I do not eat paneer
Georgina Jacobs
9th October 2018 at 2:33 pm
Paneer Tikka Masala for my family thanks
stephen
Saag paneer for me
Maggie Norvell
Palak paneer is always good
Joo Dee
tbh never tried, but great giveaway
pete c
a different type of paneer curry that features above, had in India, was delicious
Charlotte Easton
Paneer is very versatile – it’s lovely in all manner of veggie curries. I particularly enjoy it in a classic Sag Paneer with a hot, soft naan on the side. Spinach and cheese is a never-fail combination. Thank you for this lovely giveaway
Catherine S
Paneer tikka masala
Tracy Nixon
Herby paneer parcels!
★★★★★
Peter Watson
Saag Paneer
★★★★★
Rena Plumridge
I’ve nevertheless tried it but will now
melanie stirling
Aloo Matar
Christina Palmer
I haven’t tried any of these but would love to try the Korma
Claire Woods
Cauliflower, paneer & pea curry
Kelly Hirst
HIGGidy pies have a paneer curry pie which is absolutely delicious – going to try a homemade version next time
Kim Carberry
I have never tried it! I think I need to x
★★★★★
cheryl hadfield
Saag Paneer
★★★★★
charlotte
i have never had it before but id love to
Ruth Harwood
The Korma xx
★★★★
Deirdre M
Mutter (or Mater?) Paneer? It’s a delicious pea & paneer curry & one of my all time favourite Indian dishes.
Jane Willis
Oddly enough my favourite paneer dish is sag paneer – odd because I hate spinach in any other dish!
Angie McDonald
Paneer Tikka Masala is delicious!
Jade Hewlett
I haven’t tried any but the korma recipe sounds delicious!
Gwyn Sharps
I personally don’t eat paneer as I’m vegan, but I would use tofu to make this instead.
Maxine G
Classic Saag Paneer is my favourite, the lightness of the spinach sauce compliments the creaminess of the cheese – delicious!
Ash R
Saag Paneer – yum yum yum ! 🙂 x
Susan B
This recipe sounds right up my alley. Thank you for sharing.
michelle
you’re welcome!
Susan B
I really enjoy palak paneer when I eat out at an Indian restaurant.
Hayley Lynch
To be honest I have tried it before !
Joanne Billington
Chick pea dahl with paneer
Rachael Sexey
Paneer Tikka masala is delicious ❤
Stephanie Coals
Paneer Tikka masala is my favourite!
Rebecca John
Paneer Tikka Masala
clair downham
saag paneer thankyou
sue leake
I dont have a favourite as it is a new food to me
janine atkin
Paneer Tikka masala
Tanya Deliyska
My favourite paneer dish is malai kofta.
Mary Baldwin
Saag Paneer – two of my favourite ingredients are cheese and spinach and this combines the two deliciously.
Adrian Bold
Paneer Tikka Masala would be my choice.
Jill Ashton
Matar Paneer for me!
Mandy Betts
Saag paneer
Anthea Holloway
Saag Paneer is my favourite.
Sheri Darby
Unbelievably I have never had any
★★★★★
Victoria Prince
Saag paneer 🙂
James Travis
Saag for me
debbie jayne Davies
I like paneer chicken
★★★★★
Erica Hughes
Saag Paneer
Elizabeth Cooke
I love any paneer curry! My fave is probably Korma
Jayne K
Paneer and pea curry
Kat Comer
Saag Paneer
Pauline Black
Paneer tikka masalla yum!
Jules page
Korma
★★★★★
Kevin Finch
The Korma is mouthwatering
★★★★★
Bridget Johnson
Great prize
A.E. ADKINS
Saag Paneer, any dish with spinach has to be a winner!
Carolyn Ellston
Love paneer. Probably SAAG PANEER is my go to fave dish. Also love it coated in Peru spices and griddled.
sharon martin
i don’t like anything to spicy so my favourite is a paneer korma
Lucy robinson
I love chicken korma.
Jane Green
I love a motor paneer
Karen Stirling
Paneer Korma
Vanessa Cox
Saag Paneer is my favourite
CAROL PATRICK
Paneer Tikka Masala would be my first choice.
Tee Simpson
Paneer Tikka Masala is my favourite.
Tammy Neal
Paneer Tikka Masala
Phil Boyle
Paneer korma works for me.