Here’s a luxurious Paneer Pasanda recipe using your Yellow Gravy Base. This dish is a Mughlai-style delicacy where stuffed paneer sandwiches are shallow-fried and simmered in a rich, creamy, nutty gravy — perfect for special occasions.

Paneer Pasanda in Yellow Gravy Base

 Serves: 3

 Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

For Stuffed Paneer:

• 250 g paneer (cut into 6–8 thick squares, then sliced into halves to make “sandwiches”)

• 3 tbsp grated paneer (for stuffing)

• 1 tbsp crushed cashews

• 1 tbsp raisins

• 1 green chili (finely chopped)

• 1 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp cornflour + 2 tbsp water (slurry for sealing)

• Oil or ghee for shallow frying

For Gravy:

• 1½ cups Yellow Gravy Base

• 1 tbsp oil or butter

• ½ tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• ½ tsp Kashmiri red chili powder

• ½ tsp garam masala

• 1 tbsp fresh cream or malai

• 1 tsp kasuri methi (crushed)

• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Make Paneer Sandwiches:

• In a bowl, mix grated paneer, cashews, raisins, green chili, coriander, salt, and pepper.

• Take paneer slices, add stuffing between two slices to form a sandwich.

• Seal edges with cornflour slurry and press gently.

2. Shallow Fry:

• Heat a pan with ghee or oil.

• Shallow-fry the paneer sandwiches until golden on both sides. Set aside.

3. Prepare Gravy:

• Heat oil or butter in a pan.

• Add cumin seeds, then ginger-garlic paste. Sauté till raw smell fades.

• Add yellow gravy base, turmeric, chili powder, and salt.

• Cook for 4–5 mins until oil separates.

4. Assemble:

• Gently place the fried paneer sandwiches into the gravy.

• Simmer on low for 3–5 minutes, letting the paneer absorb flavors.

5. Finish:

• Stir in cream, garam masala, and kasuri methi.

• Cook for 1 more minute and switch off heat.

6. Garnish & Serve:

• Garnish with fresh coriander and a drizzle of cream.

• Serve hot with naan, lachha paratha, or jeera rice.

Pro Tips:

• Use soft, fresh paneer for best texture.

• Want a richer flavor? Add a tsp of honey or saffron-infused milk at the end.

• You can also use a skewer to secure the sandwiches while frying if they’re delicate.