Paneer do Pyaza Recipe (with Step by Step Photos)

Step 1

Finely chop 1 onion. Cut remaining onion into 4 equal parts and separate its layers. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a normal or non-stick pan and shallow fry onion layers until light brown. Transfer them to a plate.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the same pan. Add cumin seeds, green cardamom and bay leaf, when they begin to sizzle, add chopped onion and sauté until light brown.

Step 3

Add grated ginger, crushed garlic and green chilli; sauté for a minute.

Step 4

Add crushed tomato puree and chopped tomato; sauté until oil starts to separate.

Step 5

Add kasuri methi, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, sugar and salt; mix well and cook for 1 minute.

Step 6

Add paneer cubes, shallow fried onions, 1/2 cup water and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Step 7

Add fresh cream, mix well and turn off the flame.

Step 8

Transfer prepared sabzi to serving bowl. Garnish paneer do pyaza with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.