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Paneer Butter Masala

Posted by Kshitij on July 9, 2007

Serves: 4 Time: 25mins approx.
Ingredients
  • 250 gms Paneer (Cottage Cheese). 
  • 2 big Onions. (Finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste.
  • 1 tsp Red Chili powder.
  • 3 big Tomatoes. (Finely chopped)
  • 3 tbsp Cashewnut paste. (Optional)
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder.
  • 1 tbsp Ghee.
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder.
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala powder.
  • 2 tbsp Tomato puree.
  • 2 tbsp Coriander leaves.
  • 3 tbsp Butter.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Cream.
  • Salt. (As per taste)
  • Procedure
    1. Heat some ghee in a frying pan. (On a medium flame)
    2. Add the paneer cubes to it and fry them till golden brown. Then remove them in a plate and allow them to cool.
    3. In the mean time heat 3 tbsp of butter in a pan. (On a medium flame)
    4. Add onions and fry them till golden.
    5. Add ginger garlic paste to the onions and fry them for a minute.
    6. Add chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and coriander powder to it. Mix it well.
    7. Add chopped tomatoes and tomato puree to it. Mix it thoroughly till it forms into a gravy and let it simmer for a minute.
    8. Add cashewnut paste to it. Mix it well. (Optional)
    9. Add salt to it and mix it well.
    10. Add paneer cubes to the gravy. Mix it thoroughly. Cover the pan and let it cook for a min.
    11. Add 1 1/2 cup of water and mix it thoroughly.
    12. Add salt to it and mix it well.
    13. Cover the pan and let it cook for 15mins or atleast till you get the desired curry consistency. (On a medium flame)
    14. Stir it occasionally while cooking.
    15. Then turn off the fire and add the remaining butter and fresh cream.
    16. Cover the pan and allow the gravy to settle for about 5mins.
    17. Garnish it with coriander and serve hot.

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