Rich & Flavorful Paneer Do Pyaza 🧀🧅🔥 A Classic Indian Curry Loaded with Juicy Paneer, Double the Onions & Bold Spices 😋✨
Soft, juicy paneer cubes 🧀 sautéed with double the onions 🧅🧅 and slow-cooked in a rich, aromatic gravy infused with warming spices 🔥✨. Paneer Do Pyaza is a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, making it a comforting, restaurant-style curry that pairs beautifully with naan, roti, or jeera rice 😋🍽️
Sonakshi Goswami 💖
2/7/20262 min read


🧀🧅 Paneer Do Pyaza – A Rich, Flavorful Curry with Double the Onion Magic 🧅🧀
Bold, comforting, and irresistibly aromatic 😋✨, Paneer Do Pyaza is a classic North Indian curry loved for its soft paneer cubes, double the onions, and rich tomato-based gravy. The name Do Pyaza literally means “two onions,” giving this dish its signature sweetness, texture, and depth 🧅🧅. When cooked with the pure aroma and balanced warmth of PIKS Spices, this curry turns truly restaurant-style — rich, hearty, and perfect for special meals 🍛❤️
📝 Ingredients
Main Ingredients
250 g paneer, cut into cubes 🧀
3 large onions (2 sliced, 1 roughly chopped) 🧅
2 medium tomatoes, pureed 🍅
2 tbsp oil or butter
1 tbsp fresh cream (optional, for richness)
🌟 PIKS Spices – Flavor Foundation
1 tsp PIKS Cumin (Zeera) Seeds
1 tsp PIKS Red Chilli Powder 🌶️
½ tsp PIKS Turmeric Powder
1½ tsp PIKS Coriander Powder
½ tsp PIKS Garam Masala
½ tsp PIKS Black Pepper Powder
Salt to taste
Whole Spices (Optional)
1 bay leaf
1-inch cinnamon stick
For Garnish
Fresh coriander leaves 🌿
Extra cream (optional)
👩🍳 Method
Step 1: Lightly Fry the Paneer
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and lightly sauté paneer cubes until golden on the edges 🧀✨.
Remove and keep aside (soak in warm water to keep them soft).
Step 2: Prepare the Onion Base
In the same pan, add remaining oil/butter.
Add PIKS Cumin Seeds and let them crackle 🌿.
Add the roughly chopped onion and sauté until lightly golden — this forms the base of the gravy.
Step 3: Add Spices & Tomatoes
Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates 🍅🔥.
Now add PIKS Turmeric Powder, PIKS Coriander Powder, PIKS Red Chilli Powder, PIKS Black Pepper Powder, and salt.
Cook the masala well until aromatic and thick.
Step 4: Add the “Do Pyaza” Onions
Add sliced onions and sauté on high heat for 2–3 minutes 🧅✨.
The onions should stay slightly crunchy — this gives the dish its signature texture.
Step 5: Bring It Together
Add paneer cubes and mix gently so they don’t break 😋.
Add garam masala and a splash of water if needed.
Simmer for 5 minutes so the paneer absorbs all the flavors 🍛❤️
Step 6: Finish & Garnish
Add fresh cream for richness and garnish with coriander leaves 🌿✨.
Switch off the heat.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with naan, roti, or paratha 🫓
Pairs beautifully with jeera rice or butter rice 🍚
Perfect for lunch, dinner, or festive meals 🎉
💡 Pro Tips
Always add sliced onions later to maintain crunch 🧅
Soaking paneer in warm water keeps it soft and juicy 🧀
PIKS Spices ensure consistent aroma, color, and authentic taste every time ✨
❤️ Final Bite
This Paneer Do Pyaza is rich, comforting, and bursting with onion-spice goodness — elevated beautifully with the purity and aroma of PIKS Spices 🧀🧅🔥.
A true crowd-pleasing curry that never goes out of style 😋✨
Thank You💥💕
