Name: Pyaazi basil dahi paneer recipe by Priyanjali Joardar at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Onion 2 medium; Garlic clove 3; Dried basil 1 teaspoon; Pepper 1 teaspoon; Carom seeds 1/2 teaspoon; Clove 4-5; Cinnamon stick 1 inch; Bay leaf 1; Curd 3/4 cup; Besan 1 tablespoon; Fresh cream 2 tablespoon; Salt to taste; Refined oil

ABOUT Pyaazi basil dahi paneer RECIPE

This is mild basil flavored paneer recipe in an onion yogurt gravy.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Onion 2 medium
Garlic clove 3
Dried basil 1 teaspoon
Pepper 1 teaspoon
Carom seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Clove 4-5
Cinnamon stick 1 inch
Bay leaf 1
Curd 3/4 cup
Besan 1 tablespoon
Fresh cream 2 tablespoon
Salt to taste
Refined oil

Instructions

Pressure cook onion, garlic, clove, cinnamon and bay leaf for 1 whistle.
Once it cools down grind to fine paste.
To a kadai add oil, add carom seeds, followed by the onion paste.
After a minute add besan and mix well, this is to prevent the curd from curdling.
Slowly add the beaten curd and stir continuously.
Mix everything well. Add salt, pepper and basil.
Add paneer pieces.
Simmer on low flame for 5 to 7 minutes till the raw smell of curd goes.
Add cream and turn of the flame.
Serve it after an hour keeping it covered for a while for the flavors to blend in.

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