Favourite Paneer Butter Masala

Name: Favourite Paneer Butter Masala
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 250 g fried panir; 1 onion; 1 inch gingerroot; 6 garlic flakes; 2 tomatoes; 1 tsp red chili powder; 0.25 tsp turmeric powder; 0.5 tsp garam masala powder; 0.5 tsp dried fenugreek leaves; 2 tsp fresh cream; 2 tsp cashew nuts paste; 2 tsp ghee; 0.5 tsp butter; 0.5 tsp sugar; salt

A South Asian dish of fried panir and tomatoes, seasoned with garam masala and chilli and cooked in a pan. It's finished with cashewnuts and mint leaves.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 30 min · Cook 30 min · 60 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a pan heat the ghee until melted. Fry onion-ginger-garlic paste until it turns golden brown.
2
Add the masala powders and saute till the raw smell is gone. Add tomato paste and saute for 5 minutes.
5 min
3
Fold in sugar and kasoori methi. Add fresh cream and cashewnut paste. Cook on low flame and add paneer cubes and salt.
4
Stir in 1/2 cup water and cover the pan. Cook for 3 minutes. Once the gravy thickens, add 1/2 teaspoons butter and remove from heat.
3 min
5
Garnish with cashewnuts and mint leaves. Serve hot with naan or rotis or kulchas or parathas.