Paneer Kalimirch Recipe (Paneer in Black Pepper flavored Gravy)

Step 1: To prepare Paneer Kalimirch, we will first make a paste of the onion, cashew nut, garlic and ginger using a mixer

Step 2: Transfer the paste to a bowl and keep aside until required

Step 3: Cut paneer into equal size square pieces

Step 4: Now heat one tablespoon of oil in the griddle pan over medium heat

Step 5: Arrange paneer pieces over the griddle pan and grill until charred marks appear on one side

Step 6: Brush the upper side of paneer pieces with oil and turn them upside down

Step 7: Grill paneer until charred marks appear on both sides

Step 8: This takes about 5 minutes on each side

Step 9: Turn off the heat

Step 10: Arrange paneer pieces in a plate and keep aside

Step 11: While paneer is grilling we will start preparing gravy

Step 12: Heat two tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat

Step 13: Add the onion paste made above and fry the paste stirring continuously

Step 14: Once the oil gets separated from the masala add cream and milk

Step 15: Stir to combine

Step 16: Add the salt, turmeric powder, garam masala, stir and let the gravy simmer for sometime

Step 17: Adjust the consistency of gravy using little water

Step 18: After adding water simmer the gravy for some time for the flavors to develop

Step 19: Now add crushed pepper and grilled paneer to the gravy

Step 20: Stir to combine

Step 21: Now cook gravy for 3 - 4 minutes more over medium heat

Step 22: Turn off the heat

Step 23: Transfer Paneer Kalimirch to a serving bowl

Step 24: For garnish, heat oil in a small pan over medium heat

Step 25: Once the oil is heated add chopped garlic

Step 26: Fry garlic until it turns golden

Step 27: With a spoon pour fried garlic and oil over the Paneer Kalimirch

Step 28: Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper on top

Step 29: Serve hot

Step 30: Serve the Paneer Kalimirch (Paneer in Black Pepper flavored Gravy) as a weeknight dinner or on parties along with Paratha