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A luxurious Mughlai curry featuring a medley of fresh vegetables and paneer simmered in a rich, creamy sauce made from cashews, almonds, and aromatic spices. This golden-hued dish is fit for a royal feast.
For 4 servings
Prepare Vegetables and Paneer (15 minutes)
Create the Gravy Paste (10 minutes)
Cook the Mughlai Gravy (15 minutes)
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A luxurious Mughlai curry featuring a medley of fresh vegetables and paneer simmered in a rich, creamy sauce made from cashews, almonds, and aromatic spices. This golden-hued dish is fit for a royal feast.
This mughlai recipe takes 60 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 474.05 calories per serving with 16.59g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Combine, Simmer, and Finish (10 minutes)
Replace paneer with firm tofu (pan-fried), ghee with a neutral oil, and use plant-based yogurt, cream, and milk (cashew or coconut-based alternatives work well).
Substitute the cashews and almonds with an equal amount of magaz (melon seeds) or a combination of magaz and poppy seeds (khus khus) to achieve a similar creamy texture.
Feel free to add other vegetables like baby corn, bell peppers (capsicum), or mushrooms. Add them during the blanching step according to their cooking time.
Paneer and nuts provide high-quality vegetarian protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
The medley of vegetables offers a good dose of vitamins like A and C, minerals, and dietary fiber, supporting immune function and digestive health.
Almonds and cashews are excellent sources of monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health and provide sustained energy.
One serving of Subz-e-Zar contains approximately 480-550 calories, primarily from the paneer, nuts, ghee, and cream. It is a rich dish best enjoyed on special occasions.
Subz-e-Zar is a wholesome dish providing protein, vitamins, and healthy fats. However, due to its high calorie and fat content from the creamy gravy, it is considered an indulgent meal rather than an everyday health food. It can be part of a balanced diet when consumed in moderation.
Yes, you can easily make it vegan. Substitute paneer with firm tofu, ghee with oil, and use plant-based yogurt, cream, and milk. Cashew-based products work exceptionally well to maintain the creamy texture.
A grainy texture is usually caused by two things: the nut paste was not blended smoothly enough, or the yogurt curdled. To fix this, ensure you blend the paste until it is completely silky. When adding yogurt, make sure it's at room temperature and the heat is on the absolute lowest setting, stirring constantly.
Yes, you can prepare the gravy base (up to the point before adding vegetables and cream) and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, reheat the gravy, add the blanched vegetables and paneer, and finish with cream and spices.