Paneer Butter Masala

Restaurant style creamy paneer recipe with is authentically punjabi and goes well with naan and rice preparations

Preparation Time: 15 mins                               Cooking Time: 20 mins
Serve: 3-4




Ingredients

• 3 big tomatoes


• 250 gms paneer - cubed


• 2 big onions chopped


• 1 bay leaf


• 2 cloves


• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste


• 1 tsp red chilli powder


• 3 tbsps cashewnut paste


• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder


• 1 tsp dhania powder


• 1/2 tsp kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves)


• 2 tsp garam masala powder


• salt and lemon juice - to taste


• 3 tbsp butter


• 3 tbsp fresh cream


• fresh coriander - chopped for garnish

Method

1. In a pan take little oil and saute onion till they turn golden brown.


2. Take tomato and sauted onion and puree them in blender.


3. Take 1 tbsp of ghee, heat in a pan for 2 mins, then saute the paneer cubes in it till golden brown.


4. Now take 1 cup hot water, add a pinch of salt and turmeric powder to it and immerse the paneer cubes in it for 10-12 mins. Then remove the pieces, drain them on a tissue paper and keep aside.


5. Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a pan, add the bay leaf and the cloves, add Ginger garlic paste and saute for 2-3 minutes.


6. Then add the tomato, onion paste and saute for 4-5 min.


7.  Add chilli powder, followed by the cashew paste and fry for 5 mins.


8. Now add crushed kasuri methi,coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt. Stir and let it simmer for some time.


9. Add the paneer cubes and simmer for 4-5 minutes.


10. Add a small cup of water and let it cook on medium heat till you get the desired curry consistency.


11.  Remove from fire, stir in remaining butter and fresh cream. alternatively u can use milk instead of cream.


12. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.