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Paneer Butter Masala Recipe
Paneer Butter Masala Recipe
: 15 mins
Cook Time : 25 mins
Serves: 3-4
Recipe Category: Side dish-Paneer Recipes
Recipe Cuisine: Punjabi
Author:Padhu Sankar
Prep Time
Ingredients needed
Onion -2
Tomato puree - 1 cup
Ginger garlic paste -1 tbsp
Paneer - 200 grams (I used home made paneer)
Cashew nuts -2 tbsp
Kasuri Methi -3/4 tsp (dry fenugreek leaves)
Salt as required
Spice Powder
Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Chilli Powder - 3/4 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
For the seasoning
Butter- 2 tbsp + Oil-1 tbsp
Cinnamon -1 inch piece
Cloves- 2
Cardamom -1
For Garnishing
Then add cashew nut paste and saute nicely for a few minutes till the raw smell goes.
Then add tomato puree and all the spice powder mentioned under spice powder.
Cook until the raw smell of the tomato goes and it starts leaving oil.
Meant time shallow fry the paneer in just 2 -3 tsp of oil till it becomes slightly brown.
Add the paneer cubes to the cooked tomato paste.
Add 1/2 cup of water, needed salt, kasuri methi and coriander leaves. Simmer and cook
for a few minutes.
Garnish with fresh cream and serve with pulao or roti or chapati.
Hope you found it easy. So next time you can prepare restaurant style paneer butter
masala at home itself and win the appreciation of family members.
Important tips for beginners
You have to brown the onions or onion paste well. Do not add tomato paste before that.
Do not add water without cooking the tomatoes well. You have to cook till the tomatoes
starts leaving oil, only then, you should add water.
Adjust water according to the consistency required.
The above tips are common for most of the Punjabi subzi/ side dishes.
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The literal translation of Shahi Paneer is Royal Paneer which is very appropriate name
for this dish, fit for a king. Paneer, a home made cheese, is accompanied with a rich and
creamy sauce made from cashews. Try this delectable and flavorful Indian dish which is
a restaurant favorite.
Ingredients:
Paneer 14oz block (home-made or store bought), cubed
Oil 3 tbsp
Onions 2 small, finely copped
Tomato Sauce 1, 8oz can
Garlic 3 cloves, finely chopped
Ginger 1 tbsp, grated
Green Chili to taste, finely chopped
Cumin Powder 2 tsp
Coriander Powder 2 tsp
Garam Masala 2 tsp
Cashew Pieces cup
Milk- 1 cup
Water 1 1/2 cup
Sugar 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Cilantro 5 sprigs, finely chopped for garnishing
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