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Monday, January 7, 2013

Butter Paneer Masala

Paneer Butter Masala...Saying that name itself makes my mouth watery...This delicacy is a must order dish whenever we go to a near by vegetarian restaurant..


Ingrediants:

Onion-1 large chopped
Tomatoes-4 chopped
Paneer / Cottage Cheese-1 packet cubed
Cumin seeds / Jeerakam-1 tsp
Chilli powder-1 tsp
Coriander powder / Malli Podi-1 tblspn
Garam masala powder-2 tsp
Kasuri Methi Leaves / Dried Fenugreek Leaves-1 tblspn
Ginger Garlic Paste-1 tblspn
Milk-1 cup or as needed
Butter-4 tblspn
Oil-1 tblspn
Sugar-1 tsp
Salt to taste
Cilantro / Coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

Grind Onion and Tomato to a fine paste.
Fry Paneer cubes in oil till light browned and set aside.
Melt butter in the same pan in which the paneer pieces is fried..

Add in cumin seeds and Ginger Garlic Paste and fry for few minutes.
Add in onion and tomato puree and mix well..
Cook this until oil separates from this..

Add in chilli,coriander and garam masala powder in this and mix well.

Season with salt and sugar..

Add in kasuri methi leaves and mix well..
Now add in fried paneer cubes and mix well.Pour in milk and continue stiring till it reaches the right consistency.Add more water if needed..

Cover and simmer for 15-20 mins untill oil separates from the gravy..

Garnish with cilantro and serve with roti.

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