Wednesday, 2 March 2011

Paneer Butter Masala


Ingredients :
Paneer – 250 gms[chopped into small cubes]
Onions – 2 big
Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp
Kashmiri chilly powder – 1 tsp
Tomato – 3 big
Cashewnut paste – 3 tbsp
Coriander powder – ½ tsp
Haldi – a pinch
Kasoori methi – ½ tsp
Garam masala – ½ tsp
Butter – 3 tbsp
Fresh cream – 2 tbsp
Salt to taste


Method :

  • Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a kadai and fry paneer cubes till they turn golden brown.
  • Transfer these cubes to a bowl of hot water and strain after 5 minutes-this is to ensure that the paneer stays soft.
  • Put onions and tomatoes in boiling water for 10 minutes.
  • Make a paste of boiled onions,keep aside.
  • Peel the tomatoes and make a paste,keep aside.
  • Heat 2 tbsp butter in a kadai and fry onion paste till brown.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add chilly powder, cashewnut paste, tomato paste, kasoori methi, coriander powder, haldi, garam masala and salt. Fry for 5 minutes on low flame.
  • Add fried paneer cubes.
  • Add 1 cup water and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • When the gravy thickens,add the remaining butter and fresh cream.
  • Garnish with some coriander leaves/kasoori methi.