Paneer Butter Masala
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Serves: 4
 
Paneer Butter Masala is a delicious creamy paneer gravy which is normally loved by all!
Ingredients
  • Paneer: 200 gms
  • Onion: 2 large chopped
  • Tomatoes: 2 large chopped
  • Oil: 1 tbsp
  • Cashew nuts: 15
  • Chili Powder: 1 tsp
  • Garam Masala: 1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder: 1 tsp
  • Green Cardamom: 3
  • Bay leaf: 1
  • Cinnamon: 1 inch piece
  • Cloves: 3
  • Ginger Garlic Paste: 2 tsp
  • Butter: 1 tbsp
  • Kasuri methi: 2 tsp
  • Fresh Cream: 2 tbsp
  • Salt: to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a pan. Add 1 cardamom and the onion and saute till onion is translucent.
  2. Add the tomato and salt and saute for 1-2 minutes. Close lid and let cook till the tomatoes are soft.
  3. Add the garam masala, chili powder, coriander powder and cashew nuts and saute for 2 minutes.
  4. Once mixture cools down, grind to a very smooth paste using 1 – 1.5 cups of water.
  5. In a pan, heat the butter. Add 2 cardamoms, cinnamon, bay leaf and cloves and saute briefly.
  6. Add the ginger garlic paste and saute briefly.
  7. Add the ground masala and saute for 2-3 minutes and bring to boil.
  8. Add more salt if required. If the gravy is too thick, you can add a little water.
  9. Add the crushed kasuri methi and mix well.
  10. Add the paneer and mix well. Cook on low flame for 2 minutes.
  11. Turn off and add the fresh cream. Mix well.
Recipe by YourHungerStop at https://www.yourhungerstop.com/paneer-butter-masala/