## Paneer Pasanda Recipe -Cottage Cheese in Spicy Yogurt Curry (Awadhi Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Paneer Pasanda Recipe -Cottage Cheese in Spicy Yogurt Curry** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Awadhi Lunch**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 50 minutes

**Cuisine:** Awadhi
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Paneer Pasanda Recipe -Cottage Cheese in Spicy Yogurt Curry:

* 250 grams Paneer (Homemade Cottage Cheese) – cut into cubes
* 1 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
* 1/2 teaspoon Gram flour (besan)
* 1/4 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1/2 teaspoon Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
* 1/4 teaspoon Garam masala powder
* Salt – to taste
* 6 Cashew nuts
* 1 Onion – finely chopped
* 2 Green Chillies
* 1 inch Ginger
* 2 cloves Garlic
* 1 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds –  de-seeded
* 1 tablespoon Sunflower Oil

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Paneer Pasanda Recipe -Cottage Cheese in Spicy Yogurt Curry:

1. get all the ingredients ready and handy.
2. See how to make homemade paneer recipe.
3. Cut them into cubes and keep aside.
4. Grind the ingredients to be made into a paste and keep aside.
5. Whisk the yogurt, gram flour, kasuri methi, garam masala, red chilli powder and salt.
6. Keep aside.
7. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed wok; add in the onion cashewnut paste and saute on low to medium heat until the raw smell from the onions go away and the color changes to pink / golden.
8. Add in the yogurt mixture and keep stirring until the Pasanda gravy thickens.
9. Once the Paneer Pasanda gravy begins to thicken, add in the cubed paneer pieces and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.
10. Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste.
11. Turn off the heat and serve the Paneer Pasanda along with Phulka, Naan or Tawa Paratha.

### Tips for the Best Paneer Pasanda Recipe -Cottage Cheese in Spicy Yogurt Curry:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.

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