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paneer butter masala

Paneer Butter Masala

  • Author: Barasha's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Total Time: 29 minute
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 250g paneer (cottage cheese), cut into cubes
  • 4 ripe tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup cashew nuts
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 45 garlic cloves
  • 2 green chilies, slit
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 inch Cinnamon stick  
  • 3 pods of Green Cardamom 
  • 2 Dry Kashmiri red chillies, deseeded
  • Fresh cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves, for garnishing

Instructions

For Gravy

  • In a kadai heat oil and Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, green cardamom, cloves, ginger, garlic, green chilli, onion and saute them until translucent.
  • Now add dry kashmiri red chilli and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes or until it’s fragrant.
  • Then add the cashew nuts, tomatoes, salt,red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and saute for 2 minutes on medium high heat.
  • Add the water then cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft.
  • Switch off the flames, let it cool down and then grind it into a fine paste with a hand blender or mixture grinder. Keep aside for further use.
  • In a kadai heat butter and add Kashmiri red chili powder.
  • Now pour the prepared gravy, butter, honey, garam masala powder and mix everything properly then bring it to a boil.
  • Add paneer cubes and boil for 4-5 minutes on medium heat.
  • Switch off the flames. Add fresh cream, kasuri methi leaves and coriander leaves. Mix well.
  • Serve hot and garnish with fresh cream and coriander leaves.



Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 37g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
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