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Writer's pictureNandini R Kini

Paneer Butter Masala

Updated: Feb 27, 2021




Ingredients

200 gms paneer

2 tsp oil

1 small chopped onion

2 tsp kasuri methi/ dry fenugreek leaves

Salt to taste

Chopped coriander leaves

2 tsp fresh cream for garnishing


For the masala:

6 tomatoes

2 medium onions

1 green chilli

2 dry red chillies

18 cashew nuts

1-inch ginger

3 garlic cloves

3 tbsp ghee

1 bay leaf

2 cloves/ lavang


3 tbsp cup curd

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

2 tsp butter



Procedure

  • In a bowl mix curds with coriander powder, red chilli powder, and turmeric powder, butter and keep aside.

  • To make the gravy heat ghee in a pan, add bay leaf, cloves, chopped ginger, slit green chilli, and chopped garlic. Saute for a second.

  • Add sliced onions and saute till transparent. Add the curds and spice mixture. Saute till the raw smell disappears.

  • Add red chilli and cashew nuts. Add salt and chopped tomatoes.

  • Add 2 tbsp water and cook for 5 minutes.

  • Turn off the flame and let it cool. Discard bay leaf and cloves from the pan and blend the mixture into a smooth paste.

  • If you want you can sieve the gravy. (optional)

  • To make the butter masala, heat 2 tsp oil in a pan, add 1 small chopped onion and fry till transparent.

  • Add the prepared gravy to the pan, adjust the consistency adding water

  • Add the paneer cut into cubes, Kasuri methi and let the gravy boil for 5-10 minutes

  • Turn off the flame and garnish with fresh cream and chopped coriander leaves.

  • Serve hot with roti, naan or ghee rice.


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