Sitara Indian Cuisine

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Indian food has evolved over centuries and has flourished under the many rulers that India had. Chefs vied with one another to create exotic delicacies for their legendary rulers. The result is centuries of patronage to the art of cooking and a large repertoire of delicious recipes. We want to share the history and nuances of Indian cuisine so the world may be more intimate with our cuisine.

Sitara Indian Cuisine is a place where authentic and modern Indian cuisine is prepared using high quality authentic ingredients and served in a refined style. With an elegant ambiance, a meticulously paired wine list, Sitara has been voted the Best Indian restaurant.

Sitara, one of Silicon Valley’s finest and best known restaurants, is located at the intersection of Homestead Road and Lawrence Expressway. Sitara provides a great dining experience for everyone. A fine treat for your taste buds! is our mantra.

Taste the exotic flavors of our authentic Indian cuisine. Relax and savor the unique delicacies of India and allow your sense to experience this amazing culture and our fusion entrees.

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Recipe : Shahi Paneer

Ingredients:
250 gms. paneer (cottage cheese)
3 tbsp. ghee or butter
1 onion chopped into strips
1/2" piece ginger chopped fine
2 green chilies chopped fine
4 tomatoes chopped fine
2 cardamoms crushed

Method:
Chop the paneer into 2" fingers.
Heat half the ghee. Add onion, ginger, green chili and cardamom. Fry for 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for 7-8 minutes, covered. Add curd and cook for 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and cool. Blend in a mixie till smooth. Heat remaining ghee, add gravy and other ingredients except milk and paneer. Boil to get a very thick gravy.
Just before serving, heat gravy, add milk and paneer fingers and boil for 3-4 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander and grated paneer.

Making time: 45 minutes.
Makes for: 6