No Onion No Garlic Shahi Paneer (बिना प्याज़ लहसुन की खास पनीर)

Its the season of Navratri and while majority of the people are on Vrat its almost mandatory in every Indian households to quit on Onion and Garlic during fasting days. While vrat ka panner or vrat ki sabji is quite different and is made using Sendha Namak and even tempered spices are not allowed in it, this recipe for No Onion No Garlic curry is suitable for all other family members.

Also in our community, there are some specific days or specific communities who donot eat Onion and Garlic. So this recipe is for everyone of those. And don't be mistaken that this will be bland.

In fact, even though I do not adhere to these principles but I still absolutely LOVE this No Onion No Garlic Paneer Masala curry recipe. Its super creamy and so decadent and indulging. Serve it with some rice or roti or paratha of your choice and you will devour everything in no time.

More Vrat ke recipes

• Sabudana Vada - Navratri Special | साबूदाना वड़ा (recipe+video)
• Kuttu Ki Puri (Recipe+Video) | कुट्टू के आटे की पूरी | Vrat Ki Poori with Step By Step Photos
• Sabudana Khichdi - Navratri Special Recipe | नवरात्री स्पेशल साबूदाना खिचड़ी
• Peanut Chutney | Vrat Ki Chutney | मूंगफली की चटनी
• Samvat Ke Chawal Ka Halwa - Vrat Ka Halwa | Navratri Halwa Recipe | व्रत वाले चावल का हलवा

Also you can use this same No Onion No Garlic Curry Paste to make multiple recipes using a variety of veggies apart from Paneer.

So to solve this problem for no onion and no garlic recipes, here is the easiest and the best No Onion No Garlic curry recipe.

No Onion No Garlic curry paste

This super easy No Onion No Garlic curry paste takes just minutes to make. And the best part is you can put this to multiple uses. You can make this ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use this for upto a week.

Especially for busy working moms or bachelors this trick works like a magic. Let's be honest, gone are those days when we thought, eating refrigerated food is harmful. To cater to our present day busy lifestyle a bit of meal prep is definietly needed.

Jain Paneer Masala (जैन पनीर )

Jain Panner Masala or Jain Shahi Paneer is actually made exactly like this recipe, without using onion and garlic. Aside from the Jain community this one is ideal for fasting days, especially during Navratri.

No Onion No Garlic Shahi Panner

This Shahi Paneer or Paneer Makhani as its popularly known, lives up to its name. Since Shahi means royal, this gravy (made without onion & garlic) lives up to its name of a royal recipe.

Its so rich, creamy, smooth and silky and its almost hard to belive that this Paneer recipe is made without Onion & Garlic.

Why you'll love this recipe?

• This recipe for Shahi Paneer is made without using Onion and Garlic but still its so tasty, creamy and delicious.
• This is actually very easy to make and takes very little effort and time.
• You can make this curry paste ahead of time and use it in any other recipe as well.
• Even your Non Vegetarian guests and friends will love this as this is so delicious.
• Perfect for Navratri or during fasting days.

Ingredients

• Paneer - Use good quality Paneer which is soft and fresh for this recipe.
• Ghee - I love to use ghee for this recipe as it makes the curry more delicious. Also its allowed during fasting days like Navratri.
• Whole Spices - I use Whole Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cumin and Cloves
• Cashew Nuts - This makes the curry super silky and smooth
• Ginger & Green Chilis - Since this recipe does not use garlic so instead I have just used chopped Ginger and Green Chilis.
• Spices - Turmeric, Red Chili Powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala and Salt.
• Fresh Cream - this makes the Shahi Paneer super creamy and smooth
• Kasuri Methi - this gives a subtle aroma and fragrance to the curry.

How to make No Onion No Garlic Shahi Panner

Step 1: Roast the spices

• Heat Ghee in a wok or kadhai
• Add Whole Spices, Cashew Nuts, chopped Ginger, Green Chilis and Tomatoes
• Saute until fragrant for 2-3 min over medium high heat.

Step 2: Make a Paste

• First of all, cool down the roasted masala
• Add it to a high speed blender along with some water
• Blend it into a smooth puree,

Step 3: Making the curry

• Add ghee in the wok
• Pour in the Puree you just made of roasted spices and nuts
• Cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes
• Add Turmeric, Red Chili Powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala, and Salt.
• Toss to combine everything.
• Pour in some water and bring the curry to a slow boil

Step 4: Garnish and serve

• Add the chopped Paneer to the curry
• Garnish with some fresh cream and Kasuri Methi
• Serve hot with Roti or Paratha or Jeera Rice.

Storage & Make Ahead

• You can make this No onion and No Garlic gravy and store it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• You can even store it in an airtight container in the freezer for upto three months.
• Whenever you want to use it, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and reuse is.
• You can repurpose this same curry without onion and garlic to make any other curry with Potato or Bhindi or any other veggies of your choice.

Serving Suggestions

You can serve this Paneer recipe with Plain rice or Jeera rice. Also if you love Roti or Paratha you can serve this with your choice of favourite Paratha or homemade Rotis.

More easy Paneer recipes

• Paneer Makhani Recipe | Paneer Makhanwala | रेस्टोरेंट स्टाइल पनीर मखनी
• White Reshmi Paneer Recipe
• Paneer Masala Dhaba Style Recipe (Video in Hindi)
• Tasty Matar Paneer ki Sabji | मटर पनीर
• Lasooni Paneer | Garlic Paneer | लसुनी पनीर
• Paneer Hyderabadi Recipe in Hindi (with video) | पनीर हैदराबादी रेसिपी
• Dhaba Style Paneer Do Pyaza | ढाबा स्टाइल पनीर दो प्याज़ा की रेसिपी
• Easy Paneer Kali Mirch Recipe | पनीर काली मिर्च बनाने की विधि

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