Shahi Paneer
A rich Mughal-style curry with paneer cubes in a gravy of cream, cashews, almonds, and aromatic spices.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- paneer (Dairy)
- cream (Dairy)
- cashew paste (Tree Nut)
- almond paste (Tree Nut)
- onion paste
- tomatoes
- cardamom
- saffron
- ghee (Dairy)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- cashew and almond paste as the sauce base
- paneer (pure dairy)
- cream and ghee throughout
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionPaneer is milk cheese. Cream and ghee are also primary ingredients.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKTraditional shahi paneer is gluten-free.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in shahi paneer.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely contains restrictionCashew paste and almond paste are structural base ingredients.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in shahi paneer.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in shahi paneer.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in shahi paneer.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in shahi paneer.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in standard shahi paneer.
Vegetarian
Likely OKFully vegetarian (contains dairy).
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Paneer is milk cheese. Cream and ghee are also primary ingredients. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Traditional shahi paneer is gluten-free. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in shahi paneer. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely contains restriction | Cashew paste and almond paste are structural base ingredients. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in shahi paneer. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in shahi paneer. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in shahi paneer. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in shahi paneer. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in standard shahi paneer. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Fully vegetarian (contains dairy). |
Key risk: Shahi paneer is the intersection of dairy and tree nut allergens. 'Shahi' (royal) signals nut-enriched preparation. The sauce contains both cashew and almond paste. Paneer is dairy. Cream and ghee add more dairy. This is one of the most allergen-dense vegetarian dishes in Indian cuisine.
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