Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer Butter Masala
Ingredients
  • Paneer cubed (2 cups)
  • Onions sliced (1 cup)
  • Garam masala (1 tsp)
  • Tomato puree (1 cup)
  • Mustard Oil (2 tbsp + 1 tbsp)
  • Red chilli powder (adjust to your taste) (1 tsp)
  • Ginger–garlic paste (2 tsp)
  • Coriander powder (1 tbsp)
  • Milk (¾ cup)
  • Cream (¾ cup)
  • Dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) (1 large pinch)
Method
  • Begin by heating 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Once it is hot, fry paneer cubes until golden brown. Drain and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the remaining oil and sauté the onions until golden brown.
  • Add in ginger–garlic paste and fry for a minute then add dhaniya powder, garam masala, red chilli powder and salt as per taste. Sauté for a minute.
  • Now stir in tomato puree and kasuri methi then slowly add in milk.
  • Lower the heat, cover and cook for 5 mins.
  • Next, add in fried paneer along with cream. Mix well and simmer for about 3-4 mins.
  • Garnish with coriander and serve hot with naan.