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    Home » Paneer » Paneer Lababdar - Creamy Paneer Curry

    Paneer Lababdar - Creamy Paneer Curry

    Published On August 1, 2022 by Aayushi Patel This Post May Contain Affiliate Links

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    Paneer Lababdar is a lusciously creamy and delicious curry flavored with warm spices. It is surprisingly light and gets its creaminess from almonds and cashews. I know, we all love paneer butter masala and matar paneer, but definitely give this paneer lababdar a try! It is light, and you can easily achieve restaurant taste, just by using a couple of pantry staples.

    Paneer Lababdar

    We all love a good paneer curry, isn't it? Paneer is unapologetically one of my favorite proteins. A scrumptious restaurant-style paneer curry totally makes my day. And from time to time I crave Paneer Lababdar.

    Here is Why You Definitely Should Make this Paneer Lababdar!!!

    • It is lusciously delicious, and restaurant flavors are achieved using a couple of pantry ingredients.
    • The use of whole spices adds a beautiful warmth to the curry which takes it to the next level.
    • The creaminess of this curry is from cashews and almonds. This makes this curry recipe surprisingly light.
    • The curry doesn't use as much fat as other paneer recipes, so you can have this recipe on your weekly meal plan guilt-free.
    • Make the gravy ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator or freeze it as a part of your meal prep.

    Ingredients to Make This Paneer Curry

    You only need a few Indian pantry staples to make this easy and absolutely lip-smackingly delicious curry.

    • Oil and Ghee - This recipe uses both oil and ghee. Oil is essentially used to cook the curry masala for the paneer lababdar curry. And ghee is added later to add richness to the curry. If you are making this vegan, skip adding ghee, and add vegan butter instead.
    • Onions and Tomatoes - The recipe calls for using a 1:4 ratio for Onions to Tomatoes. I recommend you use fresh Roma tomatoes for this recipe. These tomatoes are not very sour and add delicate tanginess with sweet undertones to the gravy.
    • Spices - We will be using whole and ground spices for this recipe. These spices are Indian Pantry staples, but if you don't have these, they are easily available at the Indian Grocery Store, or any local Grocery Store too. Whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom, coriander seeds, and bay leaf add warmth to the curry. While fennel seeds and cumin seeds add earthy floral flavors. The ground spices like turmeric and red chili powder bring gorgeous deep orange color and garam masala adds the delicious kick that takes the curry to next level.
    • Almonds and Cashews - The creaminess and Nuttiness in the curry is achieved by adding almonds and cashews. I prefer to add almond powder instead of almonds because I don't have to take an extra step to soak them. But if you don't have almond flour, soak 7-8 almonds in hot water for 10-15 minutes. Peel off the skin and it to the curry masala along with cashews.
    • Roasted Besan - This is the secret weapon to achieve restaurant style nuttiness and flavor to your paneer curry. You can totally skip this step, but it does make the curry amazingly delicious.
    • Kasuri Methi - Kasuri methi are sun-dried fenugreek leaves. These add delicious smokiness to the curry. Use it as per the directions in the recipe.

    Expert Tips To Make this Curry

    • Follow the instructions properly from the recipe card.
    • Use Kashmiri Red Chili Powder to get the beautiful color for the curry
    • Use Fresh Roma Tomatoes to make this curry.
    • Add paneer cubes only before serving. Otherwise, paneer can become chewy.
    • If you want to add more texture, add shredded paneer at the end. It gives a beautiful complex texture of paneer that makes this curry interesting.

    How to Use Store Bought Paneer?

    It is best to use homemade paneer for this recipe. But, if you are using a store-bought paneer here are the tips you can use.

    • If you are using frozen paneer, thaw it overnight in your refrigerator overnight. This will help the paneer soften.
    • Cut the store-bought paneer into equal cubes.
    • Add boiling water to a bowl. Add the cubes of paneer and let them soak for 10 minutes. This will make your paneer perfectly soft and delicious.
    • If you want to fry your paneer, fry it after soaking it in hot water. Pat dry the paneer using a kitchen towel. In a skillet add a tbsp of oil. Once hot add your paneer cubes. Fry them on medium flame. The oil will splatter due to water in the paneer, so use a splatter guard.

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    Paneer Lababdar

    Paneer Lababdar is a lusciously creamy and delicious curry flavored with warm spices. It is surprisingly light and gets its creaminess from almonds and cashews.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Hindu, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Paneer Recipes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 299kcal
    Author: Aayushi Patel

    Equipment

    • Heavy Bottom Pot

    Ingredients

    For Masala

    • 1 Tbsp Oil
    • 1 Tsp Fennel Seeds
    • 2 Green Cardamoms
    • 1 Small Cinammon Stick
    • 1/4 Tsp Coriander Seeds
    • 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • 1 Medium Onion
    • 1.5 Tbsp Ginger Garlic Green Chili Paste
    • 8-10 Cashews
    • 3 Roma Tomatoes
    • 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
    • 1.5 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
    • 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
    • 2 Tbsp Almond Powder
    • 1 Tsp Salt

    For Gravy

    • 1 Tbsp Ghee
    • 1 Tbsp Roasted Besan/ Sattu
    • 1 Tsp Red Chili Powder
    • 1/2 Tsp Coriander Powder
    • 1 Tsp Kitchen King
    • 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
    • 1 Tbsp Karuri Methi
    • 2-3 Tbsp Water
    • 1 Tsp Sugar
    • 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala
    • 1/2 Tbsp Crushed Kasuri Methi
    • 250 gms Paneer

    Instructions

    For Masala

    • Add oil to a heavy bottom pot. Once hot, add fennel seeds, green cardamom, small cinnamon stick, coriander seeds and one bay leaf.
    • Next add in cumin seeds and let it splutter.
    • Now add in the sliced onions, ginger garlic and green chili paste, salt and sauté until onions are cooked and golden brown.
    • Now add in cashews and tomatoes. Next goes in the ground spices - turmeric, coriander powder and kashmiri red chili powder.
    • Mix everything well. Add almond powder and half a cup of water and bring everything to simmer.
    • Let the curry cool down. Take out the cinnamon stick and bay leaf, and discard it.
    • Once the masala cool down. Blitz the masala in smooth curry base. Once done, you can sift it using a fine mesh strainer. Leave it aside.

    For Gravy

    • Roaste the besan on a slow flame in the same pot. The besan will roast very fast so continuously stir it.
    • Once you start to smell the nuttiness of the besan add ghee to the pot.
    • Mix it well and add the ground spices along with kasuri methi. If you don't have kitchen king masala, replace it with curry powder or garam masala
    • Add 3-4 Tbsp water. Add stir in.
    • Now add the prepared curry base. Give everything a good mix. Add sugar and Cook it on slow flame. The curry will splatter so be careful.
    • Finish it with garam masala, and crush the kasuri methi leaves between your palms and add it to the gravy.
    • Add the paneer cubes. Read how to make the paneer soft under the section "How to Use Store Bought Paneer"
    • Taste for salt as we already add salt while making the currbase so, add if required.
    • Serve Hot with Naans, Parathas, Phulka Rotis or Jeera Rice.

    Notes

    • This curry can be made Vegan easily. Substitute Paneer for Tofu and Ghee for Oil/ Vegan Butter. 
    • If you want to add cream to the gravy you definitely can. I don't add it as the curry is deliciously creamy from using almonds and cashews.
    • This curry is naturally gluten-free recipe
    • Use fresh roma tomatoes. Sour tomatoes will kill the taste. 
    • Read every section of the blog to gain the best insights about this recipe

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 619mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1011IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 1mg
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• 1/2 Cup Cornstarch 
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• 1 Tsp Salt
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🌱Steps🌱
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3. Prep the sauce mix. Add soy sauce, Gochujang sauce, white vinegar, red chili sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, salt and black pepper. Mix well. 
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    🌶️Athela Marcha🌶️ Instant Chili pickle

    Athela marcha was my dada’s favorite pickle, and I definitely share the same love for athela marcha as him. You need a handful of ingredients to make this instant chili pickle, and trust me it is a flavor bomb!

    The full Detailed recipe is on the blog. And link is in my bio.
    Direct link here

    https://thewhiskaddict.com/2023/02/16/athela-marcha/

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    📌 Gobi Manchurian 📌

    🌱Recipe 🌱

    Prep the ingredients first for the sauce

    • 2 Tbsp Soy
    • 1 Tsp Gochujang Sauce (any chili paste)
    • 1 Tbsp White Distilled Vinegar
    • 1 Tsp Chings Red Chili Sauce
    • 1 Tsp Ketchup
    • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
    • 1 Tsp Crushed Black Pepper
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 1.5 Tbsp Sesame Oil
    • 5 cloves Garlic
    • 1 Inch Ginger
    • 1-2 Thai Green Chilies
    • 6 Scaliion Heads
    • 3/4 Cup Finely Chopped Onions
    • 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Green Bell Pepper
    • 1/2 Cup Water
    • 1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch
    • 1/4 Cup Water

    Prep The Cauliflower

    • 4 Heaping Cups Cauliflower Florets
    • 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
    • 1/2 Cup Cornstarch
    • 1 Tsp Red Chili Powder
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic green Chili Paste
    • 150 ml Water
    🌱Steps🌱
    1. Cut the Cauliflower into bite sized florets. Wash them. And keep them aside.
    2.Chop the ginger, garlic, green chilies, scallions, onions and bell peppers. Put them aside.
    3. Prep the sauce mix. Add soy sauce, Gochujang sauce, white vinegar, red chili sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, salt and black pepper. Mix well.
    4. Add sesame oil to a wok. Add finely chopped ginger, garlic and green chilies. Let them turn golden. Add chopped scallion heads. Add finely chopped onions, and green bell peppers. Add the sauce mix. Add water. Bring it to a boil. Then mix cornstarch and water. Mix it well and add it to the sauce. Turn off the stove once the sauce thickens.
    🌱Make the batter for cauliflower florets🌱
    1. Add all purpose flour, cornstarch, red chili powder, salt, garlic ginger and green chili paste. Add little water at a time and whisk to make a smooth batter.
    2. Add the cauliflower florets. Coat them with the batter using your hands.
    3. Heat the oil and once hot deep fry them. Once you are done, add the cauliflower florets in the oil again to crisp them up on high flame.
    Or 3. Airfry the Cauliflower Florets at 350F for 12-15 mins. Roast then at 400 F for 5-7 mins. Mix the cauliflower florets in the sauce. Serve hot!

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    IDLI PODI

    An absolute must have condiment for my pantry! Ajay and I love a generous sprinkle of podi on not only Idlis and rice but also dhoklas and rice! It adds so much depth of flavor to the leftovers!

    Idli podi has many names, and many versions. It is very versatile to play around with the ingredients! I have always loved this version so much! It is simple, made with chana dal, urad dal, dried red chilies, hing and shredded coconut. Detailed recipe is link in my bio. Direct link here

    https://thewhiskaddict.com/2021/02/07/chutney-podi-spiced-lentil-powder/

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    📌Air Fried Idlis📌

    So many of you requested me to show you how I make air fried crispy idlis. Here’s how. But before that, my biggest tip to make these idlis is to use leftover idlis.

    I am using 6 leftover idlis, and for it I used 1 Tbsp oil. Lay them in a single layer in the air fryer, this will help them crisp up evenly.

    1. Cut the leftover idlis into equal sized wedges.
    2. Add them to a mixing bowl and add oil. Mix it with your hands.
    3. Preheat the Air Fryer on Roast setting for 400F for 1 minute.
    4. Air fry the idlis in 2 batches, Add the idlis in a single layer and roast them at 400F for 12 mins. Give it a shake at 6 mins mark to make sure idlis crisp evenly.

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    📌Chatapate Plantain Fries📌

    Ingredients

    • 5 Mini Green Bananas / Plantains
    • 1.5 Tbsp Oil
    • 1/2 Tsp Red Chili Powder
    • 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
    • 1/2 Tsp cumin Coriander Powder
    • 1/2 Tsp Curry Powder
    • 1/2 Tsp Achari Masala
    • 1/4 Tsp Chaat Masala
    • 1/2 Tsp Salt
    • 1 Tbsp Chopped Cilantro

    Peel the plantain skin using a peeler. Cut the plantains into halves, and then cut them into equally sized wedges. Now in a mixing bowl add all the powdered spices. Add oil and create a marinade. To this add the plantain wedges. Coat them well in the marinade using your hands. Now preheat the airfryer for 1-2 minutes at 400F or 200C. Add the fries to the air fryer basket and air fry for 12 mins. Give these a quick shake at 6 mins to make sure they cook evenly. Enjoy!

    #plantain #plantains #greenbanana #easyrecipes #plantainfries #snacksonsnacks #crispyfries #airfryerrecipes #trendingreels #easyrecipe #under10k #reelsinstagram #gujaratifood #gujju #gujjugram #gujjuthings #indianfood #plantbasedindia #plantbased #glutenfreerecipes #veganrecipeshare #eatyourveggies #vegetariandilli #reelsrecipe #recipeshare #recipeoftheday #delicious #tastemademedoit

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    Sabr (patience) something that I never knew existed in me. Sabr is hard, yet it is beautiful. Beautiful when you get to tell your story.

    I never questioned once why me, when I went through losses, failed infertility treatments, bleeding disorders, and declining health. Until Inaaya was taken to the NICU to a completely different hospital. That’s when I asked why her. There is still so much that I haven’t shared. But, yet the only thing that helped me sail through everything was patience, my will to take one day at a time. Through all the downfalls, I have risen stronger, wiser, more confident, but most of all grateful for the ones who truly never left my side.

    I am glad I shared my infertility and IVF journey. It has helped so many of you and me. It is a true honor for me to read your stories, to see the photos to your miracle babies, and so many of you messaged me encouraging words with your own experiences with NICU.

    So if you are going through any hard times, things get better. Have faith in time. It is easy to say than do, but I have been there on the path of grief a couple of times now. Time will bring you the things you deserve. If you are grieving, time will help you teach to live with it, channel it. It might take some help from an outsider. I am proud of myself to seek therapy when I needed it. It has helped me channel my big emotions and very big feelings in the right way. I still have my days, when I spend all my time in bed, watching tv endlessly, eating in bed, tears rolling out for reasons I can’t explain. But I am have gotten better since past couple years. My two girls, Luna and Inaaya never fail to show me love, kindness and grace.

    If you are new here, and you want to read MY JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE,

    Direct Link is here , https://thewhiskaddict.com/category/my-journey-through-life/

    #solitude #chailovers #tealover #subah #nashta #gharkakhana #cuttingchai #chaitime #chailove #shayarioftheday #inspiringquotes #patiencequotes #infertilityjourney #ivfsuccess #ivfsupport #ivfwarrior #reeloftheday #thoughtsforlife #urduthoughts #sabr #lifelessons #viralreels #reelsindia #indianmomblogger #desimom #indianfoodbloggers #indianmom

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    Matar Paneer and Garam Garam Tandoori Roti! A meal that will always be my favorite and nostalgic. My mom used to make matar paneer, whenever I would invite my friends over, or she wants to treat us for a restaurant style dinner at home. This matar paneer is so easy to make and so delicious!

    📌Recipe📌

    🌱 For the Curry Base

    • 1 Tbsp Oil
    • 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 2 Green Cardamoms
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • 1 Small Cinnamon Stick
    • 1 Dried Red Chili
    • 1 Medium Onion Sliced
    • 1 Big RomaTomato Sliced
    • 4-5 Garlic cloves chopped
    • 1/2 Inch ginger chopped
    • 1 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
    • 1/2 Tsp Dhanyajeera Powder
    • 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 8-10 Cashews

    For The Curry

    • 2 Tbsp Butter
    • 1 Tsp Kashmiri Ted Chili Powder
    • 1 Tsp Salt
    • 250 Gms Paneer Cubed
    • 1/2 Cup Fresh/ Frozen Green Peas
    • 1 Tsp Garam Masala
    • 1 Tsp Crushed Kasuri Methi
    • Adjust Salt if needed

    📌 step by step📌

    1. To a frying pan add oil, cumin seeds, dried red chili, green cardamom, bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Let the cumin seeds splutter and add sliced onions. 2. Saute the onions until they soften and add ginger garlic. Saute everything until golden brown.
    3. Add chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, dhanyajeera turmeric, salt and cashews. Cook until tomatoes soften.
    4. Let it cool down. Take the bay leaf out. And now add the prepared masala to a blender. Blend into a curry base.
    5. Add butter to the pan. To this add kashmiri red chili powder, and add the preppared curry base. Add splash of water to adjust the consistency.
    6. Add a tsp of sugar to balance the flavors. And adjust the salt.
    7. Let it cook for a minute and add cubed paneer and peas. I like to soak store bought paneer in hot water for 10-15 mins before adding it to the curries. This makes the paneer very soft.
    8. Add garam masala and kasuri methi. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and cream.
    9. Serve hot!

    #matarpaneer #paneertikka #paneerrecipes #paneer #easypaneerrecipes #restaurantstyle #easyrecipesathome #paneerbuttermasala #punjabikhana #northindianfood #paneerlove #delhifoodie #indianfoodlovers #indianfoodrecipes #tastemademedoit #gharkakhana #comfortfood #indiareels #explorepage

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    🌱Ponkh Chaat 🌱

    The supple tender sorghum when spiced with cilantro mint chutney and seasoned with chaat masala, and lime juice, this refreshing snack is so easy to make and which is healthy, nutritious and delicious!

    #ponkh #ponk #tendersorghum #tenderjowar #jowar #jowarrecipe #snacktime #easysnacks #vegansnackideas #vegansnacks #plantbased #highfibre #complexcarbs #healthysnackideas #healthysnacking #5minsnack #reelsindia #indianplantcommunity #plantbasednutrition #viralreels #gujarati #gujaratifood #gujjus #gujjulove #gujjuness #surtifood #surti

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    Life isn’t easy on any of us. We all battle our own struggles and this was mine. Inaaya is my fierce and warrior child. She was worth the wait. She came into my life when I needed her the most. When I was broken to the point where healing didn’t seem to be in the horizon. She knows to constantly remind of the love I craved for years. Inaaya means gift of god. She is the light of our lives, she is my light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Someone has rightly said, a quote I go back to again and again.

    “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option“

    If you are in a similar situation as I was, know that there is light at the end of tunnel, and everything happens for a reason.

    #infertilityjourney #infertilitysupport #ivfjourney #ivfsuccess #ivfpregnancy #ivfcommunity #ivfwarrior #ivfbaby #ivfbabies #momanddaughter #momanddaughter #motherdaughter #browngirls #pinkvilla #shethepeople #mamasjaan

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