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Best Shahi paneer in Toronto

“Tomatoes, cashews, and cream emulsified into a smooth, rich curry that clings to paneer cubes.”

Shahi paneer

What the real thing tastes like

Shahi paneer is a preparation of paneer in a creamy curry sauce. Native to the Indian subcontinent, it has a thick gravy with cream, tomatoes and Indian spices. The dish is prepared by emulsifying tomatoes, onions, ground cashews, ghee (clarified butter), and cream into a smooth, rich curry, which is then simmered with cubes of paneer and a blend of aromatic spices. Similar dishes include paneer butter masala and kadai paneer. Paneer butter masala differs from shahi paneer in that whole spices are used in paneer butter masala, whereas shahi paneer generally has a sweeter taste in comparison.

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Shahi paneer arrives as a study in emulsion—tomatoes, onions, and ground cashews broken down into cream and ghee until the sauce turns glossy and dense. Paneer cubes settle into this curry, absorbing the warmth of aromatic spices. It's sweeter than its cousins paneer butter masala and kadai paneer, with a texture that clings to the cheese rather than letting it swim.

Order it here when it has

  • thick, luxurious gravy
  • sweeter than similar preparations
  • aromatic spice blend

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