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    Paneer Lababdar | How to make Restaurant style Paneer Lababdar

    Published: Feb 3, 2018 · Modified: Sep 23, 2020 by Srivalli · 11 Comments

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    Paneer Lababdar is a rich Restaurant style Paneer that you can make at home. This gravy is very creamy and rich that pairs well with Naans, Rotis, and even for Pulaos.

    Regular readers will know that my kids are very fond of Paneer and love to have Paneer Butter Masala frequently made at home. While we do make it at least once a week, we almost never change the recipe as they don't' want their favorite dish to be modified. I have so many gravies with Paneer, all done because it gets boring for us to cook the same recipe. Almost all the recipes that are there on my sites are my kid's favorite. So hoping they are still receptive to a new dish, we wanted to make a dish that Amma had noted down in her diary.

    She is a regular viewer of a Telugu Cookery program and notes down those recipes that are interesting and can be made at home for kids. One such recipe was this Paneer Lababdar. While I don't know the exact meaning of the name, I have seen this listed in the Menu in some restaurants and wanted to make it at home ourselves. So when Amma said she has this recipe noted down, I was keen we should make it. The only hassle was the problem that almost no water is added to the gravy and is very thick and creamy. On top, a teaspoon of honey is added.

    We were apprehensive that kids may not like the final touch of honey, however, it's not obvious in the dish when you eat it. And your kids will want this to be made again and again just as mine did. This is one of the recipes that we have repeated many times already, however since we always make it during the weekday and it's always a rush, I am unable to click proper pictures of this dish. Unlike before, even planning a proper photoshoot during weekdays has become a hectic task. I sometimes even wonder how I used to do before! Guess with days flying, these things are bound to happen. There is literally no time for anything!

    With exams fast approaching, we have been busy. So no time to plan for new and different dishes. I was happy I was asked to include an easy theme like this Main Course Rice/Gravy, where I could showcase my everyday gourmet gravy!

    January zipped through us with so many holidays and we are starting a new Edition this February BM#85. I will be featuring some gourmet gravies along with some Rice one-pot meal too. The idea is to emphasize that even on a busy weekday, we can squeeze in a delicious meal for the family!
    Paneer Lababdar

    Paneer Lababdar | How to make Restaurant style Paneer Lababdar

    Ingredients Needed

    For the Paste

    3 medium Tomatoes
    12 Cashews approx 1/2 cup paste
    2 Green Chillies
    2 Dry Red Chillies
    1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
    1 Cardamom
    2 cloves
    1 inch Cinnamon
    1 Bay Leaf
    1 tsp Cooking Oil
    1/2 cup Water

    Other Ingredients for the Gravy

    250 grams Paneer cubes
    1/4 cup Paneer Grated
    1/4 tsp Asafoetida / Hing
    1 tsp Green Chilli Paste
    1 tsp Red Chili Powder
    1 tsp Coriander Powder
    1 tsp Cumin Powder
    1/4 tsp Garam Masala Powder
    1 tsp Kasuri Methi
    1/2 cup Cream
    2 tbsp Butter
    1 tbsp Butter to be added later
    Salt to Taste
    1 tsp Honey

    For the Paste

    Heat a nonstick pan with oil, saute all the whole garam masala for a couple of minutes.
    Then add the chopped green chilies, dry red chilies, chopped tomatoes, and soaked cashews.
    Saute all the above ingredients for about 5 to 7 mins. Remove and cool.
    Make a smooth paste adding just enough water.

    For the Gravy

    Heat another nonstick pan, add hing. Then add slit green chilies, saute for few minutes.
    Next, add the ground masala, saute well in simmer.
    Then add red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, Kasuri methi, combine everything well, and simmer for 5 mins. Bring to a boil.
    Next add cream, salt, grated paneer, paneer cubes. Simmer again till the gravy is nicely thick and cooked.
    Finally, add the honey and butter, simmer for 5 mins.

    How to make Paneer Lababdar

    Paneer Lababdar
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    Paneer Lababdar | How to make Restaurant style Paneer Lababdar

    Paneer Lababdar is a rich Restaurant style Paneer that you can make at home. This gravy is very creamy and rich that pairs well with Naans, Rotis and even for Pulaos.
    Course Main Dish - Gravies
    Cuisine North Indian
    By Cook Method Stovetop
    Occasion Party
    By Diet Kid Friendly, Vegetarian
    Dish Type Gravy Side Dishes
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 5 people
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For the Paste

    • 3 medium Tomatoes
    • 1/2 cup Cashews paste , approx 12 nos
    • 2 Green Chillies
    • 2 Dry Red Chillies
    • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
    • 1 Cardamom
    • 2 Cloves
    • 1 inch Cinnamon
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • 1 tsp Cooking Oil
    • 1/2 cup Water

    Other Ingredients for the Gravy

    • 250 grams Paneer cubes
    • 1/4 cup Paneer Grated
    • 1/4 tsp Asafoetida / Hing
    • 1 tsp Green Chilli Paste
    • 1 tsp Red Chili powder
    • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
    • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
    • 1/4 tsp Garam Masala Powder
    • 1 tsp Kasuri Methi
    • 1/2 cup Cream
    • 2 tbsp Butter
    • 1 tbsp Butter to be added finally
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tsp Honey

    Instructions

    For the Paste

    • Heat a nonstick pan with oil, saute all the whole garam masala for a couple of minutes.
    • Then add the chopped green chillis, dry red chillies, chopped tomatoes and soaked cashews
    • Saute all the above ingredients for about 5 to 7 mins. remove and cool.
    • Make a smooth paste adding just enough water.

    For the Gravy

    • Heat another nonstick pan, add hing. Then add slit green chillies, saute for few minutes.
    • Next, add the ground masala, saute well in simmer.
    • Then add red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, kasuri methi, combine everything well and simmer for 5 mins. bring to a boil.
    • Next add cream, salt, grated paneer, paneer cubes. Simmer again till the gravy is nicely thick and cooked.
    • Finally, add the honey and butter, simmer for 5 mins.

    Notes

    The first time we made this gravy, we didn't add any water further after grinding the paste. The gravy is really very thick and creamy. We tried adding some water in the subsquent preparations and felt without water it was really a gourmet gravy.
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    Comments

    1. Vaishali says

      February 03, 2018 at 4:20 am

      Paneer Lababdar is definitely a very popular dish and features in all restaurant menus , I can see a nice and long list of ingredients that go in the dish to make it delicious . The whole platter looks inviting .

      Reply
    2. Pavani says

      February 05, 2018 at 7:05 am

      That is one absolutely creamy and delicious paneer curry Valli. I’ve made this a whole back and remember how yummy it was. I am going to try this for my kids.

      Reply
    3. Jayashree says

      February 06, 2018 at 12:23 am

      The curry sounds so rich and flavorful, Valli. Did the honey add any sweetness to the dish?

      Reply
    4. Sandhiya says

      February 06, 2018 at 6:35 am

      Never tasted this dish before, but look at the ingredients list, i'm sure that it would be delicious. Nicely done.

      Reply
    5. Harini says

      February 07, 2018 at 9:34 am

      This one sounds very yumm, Valli. With so many spices, it is bound to be flavorful.

      Reply
    6. Ritu Tangri says

      February 07, 2018 at 2:30 pm

      Paneer lababdar is such a delicious dish , you have made my mouth watered with this.

      Reply
    7. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      February 07, 2018 at 7:52 pm

      Paneer lababdar is one of the paneer dishes that I am yet to make. Looking at your plate, I am drooling here. Looks wonderful Valli!

      Reply
    8. BhawanaSingh says

      February 09, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      we too love all paneer recipes. and there is very little differences in ingredients for gravy in paneer butter masala, paneer makhni, paneer lababdar. Without water paneer lababdar get high points in terms of taste look and presentation. your plate is inviting me seriously.

      Reply
    9. Sujas kitchen says

      February 10, 2018 at 5:18 pm

      Your plating looks Lip smacking & delicious, Valli.

      Reply
    10. sapana says

      February 12, 2018 at 6:34 pm

      I love paneer labadar and yours looks so tempting. Love that amazing spread.

      Reply
    11. mayurisjikoni says

      March 12, 2018 at 12:37 am

      So creamy and tempting. Adding honey would probably just help to balance out the taste of the gravy.

      Reply

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