Paneer Butter Masala

Ingredients

Paneer (cut into small triangles) - 500 gms
Oil - 1 tsp
Butter - 5 tbsp
Bay leaf - 2
Clove - 2
Cinnamon - 2 one inch sticks
Onion (sliced) - 1 medium
Ginger garlic paste - 4 tsp
Tomato (chopped) - 5 to 6 medium
Dried red chilli - 2
Coriander seeds (crushed) - 2 tbsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Kasoori methi powder - 1/2 tsp
Fresh cream - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste

Method

1. In a kadai, put 3 tbsp butter and 1 tsp oil.
2. Add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon sticks, dried red chillies and half of the crushed coriander seeds.
3. Saute for half a minute. Add onion and fry for some time.
4. Add ginger garlic paste and again saute for 30 secs.
5. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder and tomatoes and put this in high heat till the oil leaves the masala.
6. Put this in a mixie and puree it.
7. Heat the remaining butter in a pan and put the pureed mixture (masala). Cook for 2-3 mins.
8. Add the paneer pieces and salt. Add half a cup of water. Mix well without breaking the paneer.
9. Cook this covered on low heat for 5 mins.
10. Add kasoori methi powder and mix lightly.
11. Remove from heat and add the cream.
12. Serve hot with chappathi by garnishing with the remaining crushed coriander seeds.




Paneer Butter Masala

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