Paneer Butter Masala

4m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Heat oil and butter in a wok.
  2. 2Add cloves and cardamom pods and saute.
  3. 3Add sliced onions, garlic, and ginger and saute until onions soften.
  4. 4Add sliced tomatoes and cashews and saute well.
  5. 5Boil for 10 minutes and cool completely.
  6. 6Blend into a smooth paste and strain, discarding the residue.
  7. 7Heat oil and butter in a wok.
  8. 8Add bay leaf, green chillies and saute until aromatic.
  9. 9Add finely chopped onions and saute until golden brown.
  10. 10Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt and saute on a low flame until aromatic.
  11. 11Add the tomato-onion paste and saute until oil separates.
  12. 12Add water and mix well, adjusting the consistency.
  13. 13Add cream and mix well on low flame.
  14. 14Add paneer cubes and mix gently.
  15. 15Simmer for 5 minutes until flavors are absorbed.
  16. 16Garnish with crushed kasuri methi and finely chopped coriander.
  17. 17Mix well and serve hot.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 5 cloves
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 2 sliced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 3 sliced tomato
  • 15 cashew
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 chilli
  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 0.75 tsp coriander powder
  • 0.25 tsp cumin powder
  • 0.5 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp cream
  • 16 cubes paneer
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi
  • 2 tbsp coriander

Equipment

wokblenderstrainerspoon