Paneer Butter Masala
By: Mansi Desai
Published: Friday, January 29, 2010 - 3:51pm

Ingredients




3 big tomatoes - pureed
250 grams paneer - cubed
2 big onions
1 bay leaf
2 cloves
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
3 tablespoons cashewnut paste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon dhania powder (dry coriander powder)
1/2 teaspoon kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves)
1 teaspoon tandoori masala (optional for color)
2 teaspoons garam masala powder
salt and lemon juice - to taste
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons fresh cream
fresh coriander - chopped for garnish

Preparation

1 Skin the onions and blanch them in hot water for 3 mins, then ouree them to form a paste. Do the same with tomaotes, unless you are using tomato puree directly. 2 Take 1 tbsp of ghee, heat in a pan for 2 mins, the saute the paneer cubes in it till golden brown; 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. 3 Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a pan, add the bay leaf and the cloves, then add the onion paste and saute till light-brown. Add ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 3 minutes. Add chilli powder, followed by the cashew paste and fry for 5 mins. 4 Add tomato puree, crushed kasuri methi,coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt. Stir and let it simmer for some time. 5 Add the paneer cubes and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Add a small cup of water and let it cook on medium heat till you get the desired curry consistency. Remove from fire, stir in remaining butter and fresh cream. 6 Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve the Butter Paneer Masala with any bread of your choice, pulao or simply jeera rice.

About


Recipe copyright Mansi Desai @ Fun and Food Cafe(http://funandfoodcafe.com)
Every Indian loves paneer, whether it's marinated, grilled, minced or used to make a creamy rich gravy like this Paneer Butter Masala! Paneer, also known as Indian Cottage cheese, never fails to dazzle. Cooked in a mildly spicy and aromatic tomato, butter and creamy onion sauce, topped with fresh ginger and coriander, its a delicacy you won't be able to resist! And it pairs perfectly with any kind of Breads, naans, parathas or chapatis, or you can enjoy it with a bowl of Rice. If you are looking for a rich and festive paneer recipe to entertain friends, look no further - this Butter Paneer Masala will surely leave a lasting impression!