Paneer Butter Masala

                 

           PANEER BUTTER MASALA RECIPE

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of cubed paneer or tofu
• 1 cup of sliced onions
• 2 tsp of ginger ,garlic paste
• 1 tbsp of coriander powder
• 1 tsp of garam masala
• 1 tsp of red chilli powder (adjust to your taste)
• 1 tbsp of canned tomato paste (or 1 cup tomato puree)
• 1 large pinch kasuri methi
• 1/2 cup of milk or cream
• 2 tbsp of butter or oil

Preparation:

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and fry the paneer/tofu cubes until golden brown. Drain and set aside.

In the same pan, add 1 more tbsp oil and fry the onions until golden brown.

Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute.

Next, add the dhania, garam masala, chilli powder and some salt. Fry for 30 seconds.

To this, add the tomato paste/puree, tomato sauce and kasuri methi. Mix well and add the milk.

Lower fire and cook covered for 5 mins.

Open lid, add the fried paneer/tofu and the cream. Mix well and simmer for 3-4 mins.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with nan, roti, pulao, or jeera rice