Recipe- Paneer butter masala will be liked by everyone from children to elders, learn the easy recipe!
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Paneer Butter Masala is a perfect dish to celebrate any special occasion. On any special occasion, you can change your menu by making Paneer Butter Masala. If you have guests coming to your house, Paneer Butter Masala is the perfect dish to enhance the taste of your lunch or dinner. It is not very difficult to make and people of all ages enjoy it.
To make Paneer Butter Masala, it is important to use fresh and soft paneer cubes. The real flavor of Paneer Butter Masala comes from its gravy, which is prepared using various ingredients. Let us learn the method of making Paneer Butter Masala.
Ingredients for Paneer Butter Masala:
Paneer cubes: 2 cups
Onions: 1-2
Tomatoes: 3-4
Garlic: 3-4 cloves
Bay leaves: 1
Green chilli: 2
Ginger: 1/2 inch piece
Cashew nuts: 2 tbsp
Milk: 1/2 cup
Cream: 2 tbsp Tablespoon
Kasoori Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves): 2 Tablespoon
Coriander Powder: 1 Tablespoon
Garam Masala: 1/2 Tablespoon
Butter: 2 Tablespoon
Red Chilli Powder: 1 Tablespoon
Oil: 2 Tablespoon
Salt as per taste
Method for making paneer butter masala:
To make paneer butter masala, first cut paneer into one-inch cubes. Apart from this, chop onion, ginger, and garlic and grind them in a mixer to make a paste. Soak cashews in water for 15 minutes.
When the cashews become slightly soft, put them in a mixer along with a tablespoon of water and blend till a smooth paste is formed. Keep this paste aside.
Similarly, blend the tomatoes in a mixer and make tomato puree.
Heat a medium-sized pan, add oil and butter. When the butter melts, add onion paste and bay leaves. Fry the onion paste till it turns light brown.
Add long chopped green chilies and continue frying. When the onion paste turns light brown, add cashew paste to it and mix well. Cook the paste for about 2-3 minutes.
Now add tomato puree to it and keep cooking. Add coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and a little salt to the mixture. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes.
Add paneer pieces to the prepared masala and mix. Then add some water to it and let it boil for 5 minutes.
Finally, garnish with kasoori methi and turn off the flame. Pour cream over the dish.