A rich, creamy North Indian paneer dish made with aromatic spices, onions, tomatoes, and curd. Paneer Lababdar pairs wonderfully with butter naan, roti, or jeera rice, making it a restaurant-style treat you can easily prepare at home.

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🔪 Preparation

1. 🛢️ Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add:

   • 🧅 2 medium onions (roughly chopped)

   • 🍅 2 cups tomatoes (roughly chopped)

   • 🌿 1 tbsp jeera (cumin)

   • 🌿 4 cloves

   • 🌿 2 bay leaves

   • 🌿 4 black cardamoms

   • 🌿 4 green cardamoms

2. Add ½ tsp salt 🧂, sauté everything until soft.

3. Cool the mixture completely. Blend with leftover water 💧 into a smooth puree 🥣. Set aside.

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🍳 Make the Lababdar Gravy

4. 🛢️ Heat 2–3 tablespoons oil in a fresh pan. Add:

   • 🌿 1 bay leaf

   • 🌟 Pinch of hing (asafoetida)

5. Sauté briefly, then add 🧄 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, and cook until raw smell disappears.

6. Pour in the prepared onion-tomato puree 🥣.

7. Add spices:

   • 🌼 ½ tsp haldi (turmeric)

   • 🌶️ ½ tsp red chili powder

   • 🍃 1¼ tsp coriander powder

   • 🍂 ½ tsp garam masala

   • 🌶️ ½ tsp deggi lal mirch

   • 🧂 ½ tsp salt

8. Mix well and sauté for 2–3 minutes ⏱️.

9. Add 🥄 2 tbsp curd on low flame 🔥, stir continuously.

10. Cover and cook until the gravy thickens slightly.

11. Once it begins to leave the sides of the pan, add 💧 ¾–1 cup water to adjust consistency.

12. Add 🌾 1 tsp crushed kasuri methi and mix well.

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🧀 Finish with Paneer

13. Add:

• 🧀 200 g cubed paneer

• 🧀 3–4 tbsp grated paneer

14. Mix gently and cook for 1–2 minutes on low flame 🔥.

15. Garnish with 🌿 fresh coriander leaves and more 🧀 grated paneer.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• 🍛 Steamed rice or jeera rice

• 🍞 Butter naan

• 🫓 Phulka or roti

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With its luscious texture and bold flavors, Paneer Lababdar brings a touch of luxury to your everyday meals. Cook it fresh, enjoy it warm, and delight in every bite!

 

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