Paneer Butter Masala - Paneer Makhani
Paneer Butter Masala - Butter Paneer, or Paneer Makhani is a very popular rich, creamy indian curry made with rich and buttery tomato based gravy.
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Prep Time = 10 minutes
Cook Time = 25 minutes
Total Time = 35 minutes
Category = Sides
Cuisine = Indian
Serves = 4-5
Nutrition Info = 205 calories
Serving Size = 1 serving
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
» For Paneer Butter Masala:
- 1.5 cups paneer, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 3 + 2 tablespoons butter, (you can reduce the amount of butter)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 bay leaves (tej patta)
- 4 cloves (laung)
- 2 black cardamom (moti or kali elaichi)
- 3/4 cup onion paste
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tablespoons dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (halid powder)
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kashmiri red chili powder (you can also use regular red chili or cayenne pepper powder)
- 2 teaspoon kitchen king masala (you can replace it with curry powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons fresh cream
- 1/4 cup water
RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
» Making Butter Paneer:
- Heat 4 tablespoons butter and oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Also, add the bay leaves, cloves, black cardamom and sauté for few seconds.
- Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Now, add ginger-garlic paste, Kasuri methi, and turmeric powder.
- Sauté everything for 2 minutes.
- After that, add salt and tomato puree. Mix well.
- Cook covered for 4-5 minutes.
- Add Kashmiri red chili powder, kitchen king masala, garam masala powder, and 1/4 cup cream.
- Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add paneer cubes and mix well.
- Now add 2 tablespoons of cream and mix everything well.
- After that, add 1/3 cup of water, and 2 tablespoons butter. Mix well.(You can add more water, if needed).
- Cook covered for 7-8 minutes or till oil leaves the sides.
- Garnish paneer butter masala or paneer makhani curry with coriander leaves, some cream, and serve hot with naan.
RECIPE NOTES
- You can use any vegan cheese instead of paneer
- You can replace butter with coconut butter or margarine.
- You can use cashew cream instead of cream.
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