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Kashmir Chaman Kaliya Paneer Saffron Golden Yogurt Curry
Paneer cooked in a golden saffron-yogurt gravy with fennel and whole spices — the elegant celebration paneer dish of Kashmiri Pandit cuisine made without onion or garlic.
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Method
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1
Heat 3 tbsp mustard oil to smoking. Reduce to medium-high.
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2
Fry paneer cubes 2 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
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3
In the same oil reduce to medium. Add green and black cardamom.
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4
Fry 20 seconds. Add asafoetida and turmeric.
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5
Add ground fennel and ginger powder. Stir 30 seconds.
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6
Reduce to very low. Add yogurt in 3 additions stirring continuously between each.
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7
Cook gently on low for 6 to 7 minutes until creamy.
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8
Add saffron milk and salt. Stir — the gravy turns a beautiful golden colour.
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9
Add fried paneer. Simmer on low for 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with coriander.
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