Paneer Makhmali Recipe in White Gravy

Weekends are for going out on day trips o spend time at the mall. It is also for some binge watching and tasty food with your family. When you think of Indian curries and food, oil and spice its the first thing that comes to mind. But not all dishes are high on the spice level. Paneer Makhmali recipe or Malai Paneer recipe made in a white gravy can give you the Indian taste profile without making it too oily or hot to taste.

Even in India, there are only a few restaurants that get the white gravy right. Most of them make it too sweet and the general consensus is the that white gravy is sweet. Ask a server about the white gravy taste profile and the first thing he will say is that it is sweet. But nothing can be far from the truth. Yes, it is milder, but it does not have to be sweet. Try this Paneer Makhmali recipe made in a cashew based gravy and tell us if you like this mild Indian curry.

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Paneer Makhmali Recipe Ingredients

The cashew based gravy is certainly milder than other red gravy sauces that you see in most Indian dishes. This Paneer Makhmali Recipe does not use any chili and the heat mainly comes from pepper. But if you can add a couple of green chilies if you like your dishes to be hot.

• 1 1/2 Cup Paneer Cubes
• 1 Medium Onion
• 1/4 Cup Cashews
• 4-6 Garlic Cloves
• 1 tsp Ghee
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Garam Masala
• 1/4 Cup Water
• 1/2 Cup Milk
• 1 tsp Sugar
• Pinch of Kasuri Methi
• Salt to Taste

How to Make Paneer Makhmali Recipe

Paneer Makhmali recipe is easy to make and can be ready in just under two hours.

1. Soak the Cashews in warm water fro 1 fifteen minutes
2. Grind the onion, garlic, and cashews to make a smooth paste
3. Heat the ghee in a pot and add the onion paste to the pot
4. Add salt and cook the paste on low heat for ten to fifteen minutes, until it gets a bit shiny
5. Add the water and let it simmer for another ten minutes
6. Now add the milk and Paneer cubes bring cook for another five minutes
7. Sprinkle the kasuri methi and let is simmer for a few minutes
8. Serve with roti or paratha