Recipe

Lahori Paneer Korma Recipe – Creamy, Spicy & Irresistible!

Team Chukde

18/10/2025

If you love rich, flavorful curries, Lahori Paneer Korma is the dish you can’t skip. It’s one of those recipes that looks restaurant-style but is surprisingly easy to make at home. The secret? A perfect blend of roasted spices, creamy curd, and of course—fresh spices that bring that signature Lahori punch.

Let’s break it down step by step.

🧀 Step 1: Marinate the Paneer

Cut 350 g of paneer into cubes and marinate it with ¼ tbsp each of turmeric, red chilli, and salt. Add a drizzle of oil and let it rest for 10 minutes. This helps the flavors seep in beautifully.

🌶 Step 2: Prepare the Lahori Masala

Roast 2 tbsp sabut dhania, 1 tbsp jeera, 2 badi elaichi, 8–10 kali mirch sabut, and 6–8 laung on a tawa until aromatic. Grind them into a coarse powder. This Lahori masala is the soul of the dish—warm, earthy, and absolutely fragrant.

🍅 Step 3: Cook the Gravy

In a pan, heat some oil and toss in tej patta, cumin, black and green cardamoms, pepper, and cloves. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Mix in 1 tbsp ginger-garlic-green chilli paste, then add tomato purée and cook until the masala leaves oil.

Now sprinkle in:

• 1 tbsp dhaniya powder
• ½ tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
• ¼ tbsp turmeric
• ½ tbsp red chilli powder
• ¼ tbsp Chukde Kitchen King Masala

Stir well, add 100 ml whisked curd, and a splash of water. Cook on low flame for 20 minutes until the gravy thickens and turns creamy.

🥘 Step 4: Add Paneer & Finish

Gently mix in the fried or marinated paneer cubes along with ¾ tbsp of Lahori masala. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Finish with a pinch of kasoori methi powder and fresh coriander leaves.

And that’s it—your Lahori Paneer Korma is ready to serve! Pair it with naan, paratha, or jeera rice, and enjoy that bold, balanced spice kick.

You can also watch our lahori paneer korma recipe video on Youtube:

❓FAQs

Q1: Can I use cream instead of curd?

Yes, but curd gives a tangy flavor and light texture, which is closer to authentic Lahori taste.

Q2: How spicy is this dish?

It’s moderately spicy—you can reduce the red chilli powder if you prefer milder flavors.

Q3: Can I make this ahead of time?

Absolutely! It tastes even better the next day as the spices settle in.

Q4: Which Chukde spices are best for this recipe?

Use Chukde Kitchen King Masala, Chukde Red Chilli Powder, and Chukde Coriander Seeds for authentic flavor and freshness.

🔥 Try this Lahori Paneer Korma at home with Chukde Masalas—and taste the difference freshness makes!

🌿 Why Choose Chukde Masalas?

Because freshness matters. Chukde brings you ethically sourced, hygienically processed spices that are cleaned to retain their pure aroma and flavor. Whether it’s the Kitchen King Masala or Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, you’ll taste the difference in every bite.