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Methi Paneer Recipe | How to make Methi Paneer Gravy

Last Updated On: Jan 21, 2021 by Sowmya Venkatachalam

Methi Paneer Recipe | How to make Methi Paneer Gravy
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Methi Paneer, a creamy rich gravy made with fresh methi leaves along with soft Paneer and Indian Spices. Paneer curry are always rich and tasty and a perfect accompaniment for any Indian flat breads like roti/ naan / paratha and even for Pulao varieties. Though, Paneer Butter Masala, Kadai Paneer, Matar Paneer, Paneer Tikka Masala are most common gravies we make, this methi paneer is also one of the most appetizing and delicious curry. Methi leaves are so flavorful. The slight bitterness adds a real flavor to the whole masala.  The cashews and coconut milk makes this gravy rich and creamy.

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      • Benefits of Methi Leaves:
    • Tips for making Methi Paneer:
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  • Methi Paneer Recipe | How to make Methi Paneer Gravy
        • Equipments Needed
    • Ingredients
      • Masala Ingredients
      • For Tempering
    • Instructions 
    • Video
    • Nutritional Info
    • Instructions with step by step Pictures:

Benefits of Methi Leaves:

Fenugreek is also known as ‘Kasuri Methi’. We use fenugreek as also seeds in the form of seeds and works as an effective nutritional supplement due to the numerous health benefits provided by this herb. Fenugreek leaves is a natural herb which works as a nutritional supplement. The reason why this herb is used by various herb lovers since ages is because it is very effective in battling diseases and also has numerous health benefits.

Tips for making Methi Paneer:

  • If you are using store bought Paneer, cube and soak the paneer in hot water till we are ready to add paneer to gravy.
  • We can also shallow fry paneer till golden brown and add it to the gravy. It's completely optional. Add the fried paneer to hot water to make it soft till it's used.
  • Use only fresh methi leaves for this gravy.
  • Pluck the leaves of methi, clean the methi leaves thoroughly in running water. We can sprinkle some sugar and set aside to bring down the bitterness a bit.
  • We can add fresh cream instead of coconut milk.
  • Instead of oil we can use butter or ghee.

You may also want to try:

  • Paneer Coconut Curry - Paneer Curry is an ultimate accompaniment for any Indian flat bread like Roti, Naan, Paratha etc. This curry is unique as its enriched with coconut, pepper and other spices. A real treat for spice lovers!
  • Malai Kofta - Malai Kofta is one of the very popular vegetarian gravy served in many restaurants. Paneer mixed with boiled potatoes along with Indian spices are transformed into dumplings and deep fried to make delicious koftas.
  • Hara Bhara and Malai Paneer Tikka - Paneer Tikka is a very popular Indian starter. Hara Bhara (mint-Coriander) Marination and also Malai (Fresh Cream) Marination that would give a good flavour to the paneer tikka.

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Methi Paneer Recipe | How to make Methi Paneer Gravy

Course: Accompaniment, Veg Gravies
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Equipments Needed
  • Mixer Grinder
  • Heavy Bottomed Pan
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 201kcal
Author: Sowmya Venkatachalam
Methi Paneer, a gravy made with fresh Methi leaves cooked with creamy onion-tomato gravy along with Indian spices. A very creamy and rich Indian Vegetarian Gravy that would be a perfect accompaniment for any Indian Breads like Roti / Paratha / Naan etc. Learn here how to make this Methi Paneer with step by step pictures, instructions and video
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Kasoori Methi (Dry Fenugreek Leaves)
  • 300 grams Paneer cubed
  • 2 nos Green Chili
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger finely chopped
  • 2 nos Garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 nos Onion big
  • 2 nos Tomato medium size
  • 1 tablespoon Almonds
  • 1 tablespoon Cashews
  • 1½ teaspoon Salt adjsut to your taste
  • ½ cup Coconut Milk

Masala Ingredients

  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Dry Kasoori Methi

For Tempering

  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds

Instructions 

  • Roughly Chop onions, tomatoes and keep it aside. Add cubed Panner to warm water and leave it aside till we use it.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and allow it to sputter. Add chopped onions.
  • Add ginger and garlic and saute the onions till they are light brown color. Then add chopped tomatoes.
  • Add green chilli, cashews, almonds and mix well. Add salt and allow the tomatoes to cook till they are mushy.
  • Then, allow the onion-tomato mixture to cool down completely. Take it to mixer and grind it to a smooth paste. The onion-tomato gravy ready.
  • Heat butter in a pan. Add methi leaves along with turmeric powder and saute the leaves for 3-4 minutes till they are cooked. 
  • Add onion-tomato gravy along with spices such as coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt. Allow the gravy to cook in low flame for 3-4 mintues.
  • Add water to adjust the consistency. Also crush kasoori methi and add it to gravy. Also add cubed paneer and give a good mix.
  • Allow the gravy to cook for couple of minutes so that the paneer gets blended with the gravy. Then add coconut milk or fresh cream. Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.
  • The rich and creamy Methi Paneer is ready to serve!

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Nutritional Info

Nutrition Facts
Methi Paneer Recipe | How to make Methi Paneer Gravy
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 201 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 8.6g54%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 503mg22%
Potassium 291mg8%
Carbohydrates 6.9g2%
Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugar 3.7g4%
Protein 8.2g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Instructions with step by step Pictures:

  • Roughly Chop onions, tomatoes and keep it aside. Add cubed Panner to warm water and leave it aside till we use it
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and allow it to sputter. Add chopped onions
  • Add ginger and garlic and saute the onions till they are light brown color. Then add chopped tomatoes
  • Add green chilli, cashews, almonds and mix well. Add salt and allow the tomatoes to cook till they are mushy
  • Then, allow the onion-tomato mixture to cool down completely. Take it to mixer and grind it to a smooth paste. The onion-tomato gravy ready
  • Heat butter in a pan. Add methi leaves along with turmeric powder and saute the leaves for 3-4 minutes till they are cooked.
  • Add onion-tomato gravy along with spices such as coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt. Allow the gravy to cook in low flame for 3-4 mintues
  • Add water to adjust the consistency. Also crush kasoori methi and add it to gravy. Also add cubed paneer and give a good mix
  • Allow the gravy to cook for couple of minutes so that the paneer gets blended with the gravy. Then add coconut milk or fresh cream. Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves
  • The rich and creamy Methi Paneer is ready to serve!
Methi Paneer Recipe | How to make Methi Paneer Gravy
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