Paneer Butter Masala

12 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start off by chopping 6 Roma tomatoes, slicing 1.5 cups of onions, peeling 3 garlic cloves, and finely chopping 1 inch of ginger.
  2. 2Start off by chopping 6 Roma tomatoes, slicing 1.5 cups of onions, peeling 3 garlic cloves, and finely chopping 1 inch of ginger.
  3. 3Start off by chopping 6 Roma tomatoes, slicing 1.5 cups of onions, peeling 3 garlic cloves, and finely chopping 1 inch of ginger.
  4. 4Prepare your yogurt masala mix by adding 3 tbsp of yogurt, 1 tsp of Kashmiri Chili powder, 1 tsp of Coriander powder, and 1 tsp of turmeric.
  5. 5Prepare your yogurt masala mix by adding 3 tbsp of yogurt, 1 tsp of Kashmiri Chili powder, 1 tsp of Coriander powder, and 1 tsp of turmeric.
  6. 6Prepare your yogurt masala mix by adding 3 tbsp of yogurt, 1 tsp of Kashmiri Chili powder, 1 tsp of Coriander powder, and 1 tsp of turmeric.
  7. 7Mix it up, add butter, and set it aside.
  8. 8Mix it up, add butter, and set it aside.
  9. 9Mix it up, add butter, and set it aside.
  10. 10In a pan set to medium-high heat, add 3 tbsp of Ghee, 2 bay leaves, 3 cloves and 2 cardamom pods.
  11. 11In a pan set to medium-high heat, add 3 tbsp of Ghee, 2 bay leaves, 3 cloves and 2 cardamom pods.
  12. 12In a pan set to medium-high heat, add 3 tbsp of Ghee, 2 bay leaves, 3 cloves and 2 cardamom pods.
  13. 13After 30 seconds, add ginger, garlic, and 2 Thai Green chilies. Cook for a minute before adding the onions.
  14. 14After 30 seconds, add ginger, garlic, and 2 Thai Green chilies. Cook for a minute before adding the onions.
  15. 15After 30 seconds, add ginger, garlic, and 2 Thai Green chilies. Cook for a minute before adding the onions.
  16. 16Keep stirring and cook till the onions turn translucent.
  17. 17Keep stirring and cook till the onions turn translucent.
  18. 18Keep stirring and cook till the onions turn translucent.
  19. 19Add the yogurt mix and let it cook for a few minutes before adding 2 dried red chilies, 18 cashews.
  20. 20Add the yogurt mix and let it cook for a few minutes before adding 2 dried red chilies, 18 cashews.
  21. 21Add the yogurt mix and let it cook for a few minutes before adding 2 dried red chilies, 18 cashews.
  22. 22Incorporate it and add tomatoes, salt to taste, and chili powder.
  23. 23Incorporate it and add tomatoes, salt to taste, and chili powder.
  24. 24Incorporate it and add tomatoes, salt to taste, and chili powder.
  25. 25Stir to combine and add just enough water to cover the tomatoes.
  26. 26Stir to combine and add just enough water to cover the tomatoes.
  27. 27Stir to combine and add just enough water to cover the tomatoes.
  28. 28Cover and let it cook till the tomatoes turn mushy.
  29. 29Cover and let it cook till the tomatoes turn mushy.
  30. 30Cover and let it cook till the tomatoes turn mushy.
  31. 31While that's happening, cut your paneer into cubes and soak in warm salted water to soften them up.
  32. 32While that's happening, cut your paneer into cubes and soak in warm salted water to soften them up.
  33. 33While that's happening, cut your paneer into cubes and soak in warm salted water to soften them up.
  34. 34Remove the whole spices and blend till smooth.
  35. 35Remove the whole spices and blend till smooth.
  36. 36Remove the whole spices and blend till smooth.
  37. 37I like to do a final Tadka which is optional, but I think it takes it to the next level.
  38. 38I like to do a final Tadka which is optional, but I think it takes it to the next level.
  39. 39I like to do a final Tadka which is optional, but I think it takes it to the next level.
  40. 40In a pan set to medium heat, add 4 tbsp of butter. Once it melts, add finely chopped onions and chili powder.
  41. 41In a pan set to medium heat, add 4 tbsp of butter. Once it melts, add finely chopped onions and chili powder.
  42. 42In a pan set to medium heat, add 4 tbsp of butter. Once it melts, add finely chopped onions and chili powder.
  43. 43Cook this till translucent and then add the blended gravy into this.
  44. 44Cook this till translucent and then add the blended gravy into this.
  45. 45Cook this till translucent and then add the blended gravy into this.
  46. 46Mix it up, taste it, and adjust salt amount and sugar to balance the flavors.
  47. 47Mix it up, taste it, and adjust salt amount and sugar to balance the flavors.
  48. 48Mix it up, taste it, and adjust salt amount and sugar to balance the flavors.
  49. 49Add more butter and crushed kasuri methi.
  50. 50Add more butter and crushed kasuri methi.
  51. 51Add more butter and crushed kasuri methi.
  52. 52Add the paneer and it's ready to serve with a final garnish of heavy cream and coriander.
  53. 53Add the paneer and it's ready to serve with a final garnish of heavy cream and coriander.
  54. 54Add the paneer and it's ready to serve with a final garnish of heavy cream and coriander.

Ingredients

  • 6 Roma tomatoes
  • 6 Roma tomatoes
  • 6 Roma tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups sliced onions
  • 1.5 cups sliced onions
  • 1.5 cups sliced onions
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 3 tbsp yogurt
  • 3 tbsp yogurt
  • 3 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 0 butter
  • 0 butter
  • 0 butter
  • 3 tbsp Ghee
  • 3 tbsp Ghee
  • 3 tbsp Ghee
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cloves
  • 3 cloves
  • 3 cloves
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 2 Thai Green chilies
  • 2 Thai Green chilies
  • 2 Thai Green chilies
  • 2 dried red chilies
  • 2 dried red chilies
  • 2 dried red chilies
  • 18 cashews
  • 18 cashews
  • 18 cashews
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 Chili powder
  • 0 Chili powder
  • 0 Chili powder
  • 0 water
  • 0 water
  • 0 water
  • 220 g Paneer
  • 220 g Paneer
  • 220 g Paneer
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1.5 tsp Chili powder
  • 1.5 tsp Chili powder
  • 1.5 tsp Chili powder
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 0 butter
  • 0 butter
  • 0 butter
  • 1 tbsp kasuri methi
  • 1 tbsp kasuri methi
  • 1 tbsp kasuri methi
  • 0 Heavy cream
  • 0 Heavy cream
  • 0 Heavy cream
  • 0 coriander
  • 0 coriander
  • 0 coriander

Equipment

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