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Khoya Paneer

Nov 23, 2018 | Last Updated: Nov 21, 2023 | by Swati

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Khoya Paneer is a rich and creamy gravy from North Indian Cuisine (Uttar Pradesh) made with paneer, khoya, onion and tomato masala. It is served in restaurants and roadside dhaba in Uttar Pradesh region.

Make this rich and creamy Khoya Paneer gravy for your special occasions and festivals. Serve with your favourite bread or rice.

Khoya Paneer Recipe
Table of Contents
  • About the Recipe
  • The Secret Ingredient for Khoya Paneer
  • Ingredients to make Khoya Paneer
  • How to make Khoya Paneer
  • Serving Suggestion
  • Storing the leftover and Shelf Life
  • More Paneer based curries from the blog
  • Recipe Card
  • Khoya Paneer
    • Ingredients for Instant Homemade Khoya
    • Prepare the Ingredients
    • Prepare the gravy
    • Make Khoya

About the Recipe

Khoya Paneer as it is known as is a royal dish from the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. The curry made rich with khoya, cashew nuts is enjoyed best with naans, pooris or jeera rice. It is served in roadside Dhabas, fine dine restaurants and also served in many marriage functions and parties made by the local Halwai.

It is on the spicier side with hint of sweetness from Khoya/Mawa.

Khoya is evaporated milk solids and is used in making Indian desserts and sweets like Gujjiya, Mawa Kachori, Mathura ke Pede, Gajar ka Halwa and many more.

Checkout Homemade Khoya Recipe for the festival time to make sweets and desserts.

The Secret Ingredient for Khoya Paneer

Khoya in the recipe gives a more rich and creamy gravy. There is one more ingredient that sets the taste of this apart.

And, that one ingredient makes the taste of this apart from other paneer dishes is the KITCHEN KING SPICE MIX. I use the MDH brand you can use this spice mix from any brand. This is available at all the Indian grocery shops and is also online available.

Ingredients to make Khoya Paneer

Paneer- Use Homemade Paneer or store bought. Paneer pieces should be firm and not crumbly. When using frozen paneer keep the cubes in slight lukewarm water (just warm enough to touch).

Check how to make HOMEMADE PANEER

Mawa/Khoya- In India it is available at all the local diary and sweets/halwai shops. In US and other countries you can get this from Indian stores. For this post I have used Milk Mawa which is available in US at Indian grocery stores. Khoya or milk powder or make Instant Khoya and add to the recipe.

For Gravy- Onion, Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic, Green Chillies.

Powdered Spices- Cumin Seeds, Coriander Powder, Red Chilli Powder (prefer Kashmiri Lal mirch), Kitchen King Masala.

Whole spices- Black pepper, Cloves, Bay Leaf, Cinnamon stick, small cardamom and black cardamom.

How to make Khoya Paneer

To make Khoya Paneer we need Khoya. You can get store bought or make it home. If you want to make instant khoya at home, check the recipe card for details.

Prepare your ingredients for curry. Roughly chop onion and tomatoes. Crush ginger garlic and green chilli in mortar pestle. You can also use store bought ginger garlic paste and add chillies with tomatoes. Add chillies as per your heat tolerance.

Heat oil in a pan/kadhai, then add whole spices and cumin seeds. When seeds crackle add chopped onion and ginger garlic paste with green chillies.

Saute till onion starts turning light pink. Then add chopped tomatoes and cashew nuts. Cook till tomatoes are soft. Switch off the flame and let the masala cool a bit. Then grind masala to fine paste. Take out bay leaf and black cardamom before grinding.

Put masala back in pan and cook for a minute. Then add powdered spices and sugar mix well.

Now, Add roasted khoya/milk powder and mix it well. Add water to adjust the consistency. Do not add lot of water, 1/2 cup at a time. We don't want thin curry like gravy.

Finally add paneer pieces and salt. Mix well cook for a minute.

Finally crush kasuri methi/dry fenugreek leaves to fine powder and

Roast khoya or milk powder to add to khoya paneer masala
Add roasted khoya/milk powder  to onion tomato masala
Add paneer cubes and salt mix.
Finally add kasuri methi and mix.

Serving Suggestion

Pair Khoya Paneer with your favourite bread like Naan, Kulcha or Poori. You can even have it with chapati or ajwain paratha. Another flatbread that is prefect with it is Lachha Paratha or Tandoori Roti.

For a festive treat you can also serve it with Jeera rice, Zafrani Pulao or Fresh Mint and Peas Pulao.

Storing the leftover and Shelf Life

Refrigerate Khoya Paneer in air tight container and finish within 1-2 days. Reheat in microwave or on pan. Add little water to adjust the consistency of gravy as it will get thick.

You can also freeze khoya paneer for about 15-20 days. To reheat thaw and reheat. Do not freeze again the reheat curry.

Khoya Paneer with Naan

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Recipe Card

How to make Khoya Paneer

Khoya Paneer

Swati
Khoya Paneer is a rich and creamy gravy from North Indian Cuisine (Uttar Pradesh) made with paneer, khoya, onion and tomato masala. It is served in resturants and roadside dhabas in Uttar Pradesh region.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main
Cuisine Indian, Indian North Indian, Uttar Pradesh
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Pan/Kadhai
  • Knife
  • Mixer Grinder
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Paneer
  • 1 cup Grated Khoya/Milk Powder/Milk Mawa
  • 1 mediun Onion
  • 3 Tomatoes
  • 1-2 Green Chilli
  • ½" Fresh Ginger
  • 5-6 Cashew Nuts
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 Black Cardamom
  • 1-2 Green Cardamom
  • 4-5 Cloves
  • 4-5 Black Peppercorns
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
  • 1 tsp Kitchen King Masala
  • ½ tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Kasuri Methi
  • ½ tsp Sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp Oil

Ingredients for Instant Homemade Khoya

  • 1 cup Milk Powder
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • ½ cup Milk

Instructions
 

Prepare the Ingredients

  • In a heavy bottomed pan, dry roast milk powder/mawa milk powder or grated khoya till light brown.
    1 cup Grated Khoya/Milk Powder/Milk Mawa
  • Soak cashews in warm water for 5-10 minutes.
    5-6 Cashew Nuts
  • Chop onion and tomato. Coarsely crush ginger, garlic and green chilli in a mortar pestle.
    3 Tomatoes, 1-2 Green Chilli, ½" Fresh Ginger

Prepare the gravy

  • In a pan, heat oil, add cumin seeds, when the seeds crackle, add all the whole spices.
    1 tsp Cumin Seeds, 1 Bay leaf, 1 Black Cardamom, 4-5 Cloves, 4-5 Black Peppercorns, 2 tbsp Oil, 1-2 Green Cardamom
  • Next add green chili-ginger paste, saute for a minute.
  • Then add chopped onion and saute till light pink.
    1 mediun Onion
  • Add chopped tomatoes and cashew nuts. Cook till tomatoes are soft.
    5-6 Cashew Nuts, 3 Tomatoes
  • Then, add sugar and powdered spices and cook till oil starts to seperate.
    1 tsp Coriander Powder, 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder, 1 tsp Kitchen King Masala, ½ tsp Sugar, ½ tsp Red Chili Powder
  • Now add dry roasted khoya or milk powder. Mix well.
    1 cup Grated Khoya/Milk Powder/Milk Mawa
  • Add 1/2 cup water to adjust the consistency of the masala. Cook masala for 1-2 mins. on low flame.
  • Add paneer cubes and salt mix well and some more water(if required) to get the desired consistency of the gravy.
    200 g Paneer, Salt to taste
  • Rub fenugreek leaves in hands and add to gravy.
    1 tsp Kasuri Methi
  • Mix well and take off the pan from the flame. Keep the pan covered for a few minutes.
  • Serve hot with Naans or any flat-bread of your choice.
  • It also goes well with steamed rice, any kind of pulao or even simple dinner rolls.

Make Khoya

  • When using milk powder make instant khoya at home.
  • In a pan take ½ cup milk, 1 tbsp ghee and 1 cup milk powder.
    1 cup Milk Powder, 1 tbsp Ghee, ½ cup Milk
  • Mix nicely and stir for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Homemade Instant Khoya is ready

Notes

You can use store bought ginger garlic paste. Add green chillies separately. 
For No Onion No Garlic Khoya Paneer skip onion and Garlic from the recipe. 
Keyword Cheesy Paneer Parcels, Khoya
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So make this Khoya Paneer for your guests and loved ones or take to your potluck for the main course. I am sure you and your loved ones will surely like this rich, creamy paneer gravy.

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  1. Sasmita Sahoo Samanta

    December 20, 2018 at 10:19 am

    Addition of khoya in paneer curry here is making the whole dish much more delicious. Lovely dish and thank you for sharing with us

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  2. Lathiya

    December 02, 2018 at 8:31 pm

    The paneer curry looks delicious..with khoya in it, it should be yummy for sure...you have explained beautifully

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    • FoodTrails

      December 05, 2018 at 5:33 am

      Thanks Lathiya!!

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  3. jayashreetrao

    December 02, 2018 at 2:36 pm

    Such a rich and comforting dish for the weekend, addition of khoya has made it more delicious.

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    • FoodTrails

      December 02, 2018 at 11:38 pm

      Thanks, Jayshree!! Khoya adds on to the taste and richness of the dish.

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  4. Pavani

    November 29, 2018 at 10:18 pm

    Khoya panner looks so tempting and creamy. Panner is my kids favourite one. Next time I will try this version.

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    • FoodTrails

      November 30, 2018 at 3:24 am

      Thanks Pavani!! Sure do try the recipe and give your feedback also

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  5. Nisha Ramesh

    November 29, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    Never tried khoya and paneer together. The curry smells of richness and this is a flavour packed treat. I love adding khoya to my savoury dishes. . 🙂

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    • FoodTrails

      November 30, 2018 at 3:25 am

      Thanks Nisha!! Khoya does add richness to simplest of the dishes and makes perfect treat for special occasions!!

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  6. Jagruti Dhanecha

    November 29, 2018 at 8:54 pm

    This is the one curry which I order in a restaurant while I am in India, khoya and paneer together in a curry, surely it's a finger licking dish.

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    • FoodTrails

      November 29, 2018 at 9:11 pm

      Do try the recipe .. this is just ike resturnat sytle with homely touch!!

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  7. Flavours Treat

    November 29, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    Khoya and paneer together in a curry!!! I can imagine how rich and delicious it might be. Awesome share...

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    • FoodTrails

      November 29, 2018 at 5:44 pm

      Thanks for the nice words!!

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  8. Ruchisvegkitchen

    November 29, 2018 at 2:24 am

    Curry looks so tempting. Beautiful images. Nice flavourful recipe. Creamy and rich. Need some hot roti , and i am done. Yumm

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    • FoodTrails

      November 29, 2018 at 4:37 am

      Thanks Ruchi for the lovely words!!

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  9. Freda @ Aromatic essence

    November 28, 2018 at 7:55 pm

    Wow! Such a delicious and luxurious paneer dish! Lovely recipe 🙂

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    • FoodTrails

      November 28, 2018 at 11:04 pm

      Thanks Freda!!

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  10. Mildlyindian (@mildlyindian)

    November 27, 2018 at 11:13 pm

    With the rain pouring down here I will love to have this combo. yumm perfect

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  11. Batter Up With Sujata

    November 27, 2018 at 6:18 pm

    Curry looks rich creamy and delicious. Adding khoya definitely makes the curry rich and more delicious. Drool worthy share.

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    • FoodTrails

      November 28, 2018 at 2:43 am

      Thanks Sujata!! True khoya adds richness to gravies, make a dish perfect for special occasions!!

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  12. Preethi

    November 26, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    I have a huge block of khoya sitting in the refrigerator! This is a great recipe for me to finish it off! Love the detailed pictures!

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    • FoodTrails

      November 28, 2018 at 2:41 am

      Thanks Preethi!! Do try the dish if you want to finish the left over khoya instead of using it in any mithai.

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  13. curryandvanilla

    November 26, 2018 at 11:52 am

    Rich, creamy and such a delicious looking dish! I am sure it tastes awesome with rotis, chapatis etc.! Adding khoya I am sure gives a wonderful texture and flavor to the dish! Awesome share!

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    • FoodTrails

      November 28, 2018 at 2:40 am

      Thanks !! yes it a good combo with any bread or rice.

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  14. amritaadak

    November 26, 2018 at 2:06 am

    Khoya gives a good texture to the gravy and also enhance taste...looks so good

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    • FoodTrails

      November 28, 2018 at 2:39 am

      Thanks Amrita!!

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  15. Lata Lala

    November 25, 2018 at 5:28 pm

    Khoya paneer dish is making me drool. Though I have never added khoya to any of dishes but this is worth trying.

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    • FoodTrails

      November 28, 2018 at 2:38 am

      Do try in your gravies , it adds richness your dishes!!

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  16. Priya Suresh

    November 25, 2018 at 10:22 am

    Definitely a double bonanza for whoever likes khoya and paneer in their meal. Seriously such an irresistible and very rich looks side dish.. Drooling here.

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  17. mayurisjikoni

    November 25, 2018 at 9:04 am

    Adding khoya to the gravy must be making the curry so rich and taste delicious. I've not tried adding khoya to a paneer curry, I must try it.

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    • FoodTrails

      November 28, 2018 at 2:37 am

      Khoya adds richness to gravies and especially it adds texture to no-onion no-garlic dishes. Milk powder is also a good substitute for khoya.. Do give me the feedback whenever you try my version!!?

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  18. tastyrecipesfrompooja

    November 24, 2018 at 4:57 am

    Welcome ?

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  19. tastyrecipesfrompooja

    November 24, 2018 at 2:13 am

    Delicious!

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    • FoodTrails

      November 24, 2018 at 2:37 am

      Thanks Pooja!!

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  20. lipikadalai

    November 23, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    Delicious n awesome made

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    • FoodTrails

      November 24, 2018 at 1:04 am

      Thanks Lipika!!

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  21. pratik shah

    November 23, 2018 at 10:19 am

    nice article

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    • FoodTrails

      November 28, 2018 at 2:35 am

      Thanks Pratik!!

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  22. dpranita583

    November 23, 2018 at 7:54 am

    Love your nice recipe , really i liked your method .

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    • FoodTrails

      November 24, 2018 at 1:05 am

      Thank you!!! glad you liked the recipe!!

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