Two Mumbai chefs share innovative recipes to cook paneer

Laung latika paneerSherry Mehta founder KanakPREP time 30 minutesCook time 30 minutesServes SixINGREDIENTSPaneer preparationgtgt 12 paneer squares each square should be 35 inch thickgtgt 1 cup crumbled paneergtgt 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powdergtgt 12 tsp garam masala powdergtgt 12 tsp coriander powdergtgt 12 tsp cumin powdergtgt 3 tbsp crumbled khoya or mawagtgt 1 tbsp cashewgtgt 1 tbsp chopped coriander leavesgtgt Salt to tastePaneer pasanda gravygtgt 2 tbsp gheegtgt 2 bay leavesgtgt 2 whole black cardamomsgtgt 3 to 4 clovesgtgt 2 green cardamomsgtgt 1 mediumsized onion cubedgtgt 2 small tomatoes choppedgtgt 12inch ginger peeled and slicedgtgt 6 to 7 cloves of garlicgtgt 2 small green chilliesgtgt 15 tbsp cashews soaked for 30 minutes and drainedgtgt 1 tbsp sugargtgt 1 tsp coriander powdergtgt 112 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powdergtgt 34 tsp haldigtgt 1 tsp garam masala powdergtgt 1 tbsp kasoori methigtgt Salt to tasteMETHODFor the paneerStart by cutting the paneer into 35inch squares Then crumble some paneer with cilantro spices mawa and cashews The paneer stuffing should be moist and not runny so add a little bit of milk or cream Take a paneer cube slice it halfway and stuff it with the paneernut crumble Press the paneer cubes firmly Repeat the process with the rest of the squares Pin all the cottage cheese pieces with cloves Heat oil in a pan Once the oil is moderately hot slowly add the pieces into the pan Shallow fry them on both sides Remove from oil and drain them on a kitchen paper towel When the perfectly sealed paneer squares are ready set them asideFor the gravyMelt ghee or butter over medium heat in a heavybottomed pan Once the ghee starts to melt add chopped onions to the pan Sauteacute until the onions turn translucent Add ginger and garlic to the onions Sauteacute the ginger and garlic for two minutes or until fragrant Now add chopped tomatoes to the pan Sauteacute the tomatoes with onions and cashews Turn the flame to the lowest setting and cover the pan Allow the mixture to simmer over low heat until the tomatoes are soft and tender Once the tomatoes are soft uncover the pan Take it off the heat and allow the masala to cool down Transfer the cool mix to a blender Pureacutee until smooth and creamy and set aside Heat another heavybottomed pan over medium heat Add butter oil or ghee to it As the butter starts to melt add bay leaf cinnamon green cardamom black cardamom and cloves to the pan Sauteacute for a few seconds until the whole spices are fragrant Now add Kashmiri red chili powder to the whole spices Mix until fully combined Do not cook for long or the chillies will burn Pour in the butter gravy Mix until the sauce is fully blended Now mix and season the masala Add coriander powder turmeric sugar garam masala powder and salt to the mix Stir for a while until the spices blend into the gravy Cook for another two minutes on medium heat and keep stirring Now tip in water to the butter masala gravy Add the paneer sandwiches to the simmering gravy Cover and cook for another three to four minutes or until the paneer is soft Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and creamChargrilled paneer in pepper cream sauceRadheshyam Mishra head chef CorraPrep time 26 to 30 minutesCook time 16 to 20 minutesServes FourINGREDIENTSgtgt 400 gm paneer cut into twoinch thick rectanglesgtgt 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsleygtgt 12 tbsp chopped mixed herbs gtgt Black peppercorns crushed to tastegtgt Salt to tastegtgt 12 tsp red chilli flakesgtgt 5 tbsp olive oilgtgt 2 tbsp cornflourgtgt 12 cup medium yellow squash halved vertically and slicedgtgt 12 cup medium green zucchini halved vertically and slicedgtgt 3 coloured capsicums cut into trianglesgtgt 10 to 12 broccoli florets blanchedgtgt 1 cup medium carrots sliced and blanchedFor the saucegtgt 2 tbsp buttergtgt 1 tbsp refined flourgtgt 1 and 12 cup vegetable stockgtgt 1 tbsp white saucegtgt Crushed black peppercorns to tastegtgt Salt to tasteMETHODMix the parsley half of the fresh herbs crushed black peppercorns salt a pinch of red chilli flakes and olive oil together Apply this mixture on the paneer pieces Sprinkle some cornflour on them and rub it on well Set aside to marinate for 20 to 25 minutes Take the yellow squash and green zucchini in a bowl To it add capsicum broccoli carrot the remaining chilli flakes salt crushed black peppercorns fresh herbs and one tbsp of olive oil Give the ingredients a good mix Heat one tbsp of olive oil in a nonstick pan Add the vegetables and toss well Sauteacute for five to six minutes before transferring it into a bowl Heat the remaining olive oil in the same nonstick grill pan and place the marinated paneer pieces in it Shallowfry the paneer by turning sides until it turns light golden Transfer onto a plate To make the sauce add butter to the same pan and let it melt Add refined flour and sauteacute until light brown Pour in the vegetable stock white sauce crushed black pepper and salt Cook well for two to three minutes Finally make a bed of vegetables on a serving plate Place the paneer steaks on it and pour in the sauce Serve hotGooglersquos Top 101 Paneer pasanda 2 Sex on the beach 3 Chicken soup 4 Modak 5 Malai kofta 6 Pornstar martini 7 Pizza margherita 8 Pancake 9 Paneer bhurji 10 Anarse