paneer butter masala

             Paneer butter masala 

               (Cottage Cheese)

Paneer butter masala is one of the most popular vegetarian curries in Indian cuisine.it is a very rich dish made with paneer.

A bright orange-colored smooth, creamy & light buttery flavored North Indian fare, is one of the most popular main course food items in Indian restaurants.

Calcium rich fresh paneer cubes are simmered lightly with a rich buttery onion-tomato sauce & spices, flavored with pleasantly bitter dry fenugreek leaves & further enriched with cashew

nut paste.

This recipe is easy & quick to make. Within minutes you will have a restaurant style paneer butter masala.This curry is perfect for parties or treat your family once in a while.

Ingredients:

250 gms paneer (cottage cheese) cubes

1/2 cup tomato puree

1 tsp ginger & garlic paste

1/4 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp red chili powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 cup onion paste

1 tbsp cashew nut paste

1/2 tsp garam masala

2 green chilies chopped

1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped

1/2 tbsp kasoori methi crushed

1 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, onion paste & saute till it turns

    golden brown in colour.

2. Add ginger & garlic paste, green chilies & stir for 2 mins.

3. Add cashew nuts paste, tomato puree & saute further for a few

   mins.

4. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder & mix well.

5. Add garam masala, salt, enough water, cook till oil separates &

    gravy becomes thick.

6. Sprinkle kasoori methi & mix in lightly.

7. Add paneer pieces to the masala gravy, mix well & cook for 2-3 mins.

8. Garnish with butter & coriander lives.

9. Serve hot.