Paneer Butter Masala

If you ask someone to tell a dish in Paneer, I bet they would for sure say "Paneer Butter Masala". This is such a popular dish and loved by everyone. The first thing that comes to anyone's mind about Paneer Butter Masala would be it's rich colour. Though, we all use the same base ingredients, we don't use the same method. Here is my way of preparing this yummy dish...Hope you all love it.

Ingredients :

1. Paneer - 1 Cup (Cubed)

2. Onion - 1 (Finely Chopped)

3. Tomato - 3 (Chopped)

4. Ginger-Garlic Paste - 1 tsp

5. Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp

6. Coriander Powder - 1 tsp

7. Garam Masala - 1 tsp

8. Red Chilly Powder - 1 tsp or adjust to you taste

9. Milk - 1 Cup (Boiled)

10. Cashew - 1 tbs (broken)

11. Butter - 1/2 tbs

12. Oil - 1 tbs

13. Cream - To Garnish

14. Salt - Needed Qty

15. Sugar - 1/2 tsp (just to enhance taste)

Procedure :

1. Add 1 tsp of butter and fry paneer till golden brown. Keep aside.

2. To the same pan, add 1 tbs of oil and then add cumin and onion. Saute for few minutes.

3. Now, add ginger-garlic paste and fry till the raw smell is gone.

4. Add tomotoes, saute for few minutes.

5. Add coriander powder, garam masala, salt, sugar and red chilly powder. Mix well.

6. Now, add cashew and milk. Allow the contents to cook for about 10 minutes in medium heat.

7. Once the contents get cooled, blend till smooth.

8. Add the remaining butter and the contents from the blender.

9. Drop fried paneer pieces and medium the flame.

10. Cover with lid. Cook for about 15 minutes.

11. Garnish with cream.

12. Serve hot with Indian Bread or Rice.

Who tried this recipe?
1. Sharanya