Paneer Butter Masala | Authentic North Indian Main Course Recipe | Paneer Masala Recipe | Kanak's Kitchen

Learn how to make Paneer Butter Masala, a restaurant style recipe by chef Kanak.

Paneer Butter Masala or Paneer Makhani is a very famous North Indian veg main-course dish. This dish can be enjoyed with naan, roti or rice.

Ingredients:

Paneer 200 gms cut in cubes
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp oil
2 Onions cut in cubes
4 tomatoes cut in cubes
A bay leaf
Cinnamon- small piece
Cloves 4-5
Cardamom 2-3
Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
Garlic pods 8-10
Ginger- small piece
Cashewnuts 15-20
Dry fenugreek leaves- 1 tsp
Salt as required
Red chilly powder- 1 tsp
Garam masala powder- 1 tsp
Coriander powder- 2 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
Honey/sugar- 1 tsp
Fresh cream 4 tbsp
some fresh coriander

Method:

- In a wok, add butter, cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon sticks and stir fry it for few minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger and fry for a minute.
- Add the onions and cook until they are cooked and tender.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for about 2 - 4 minutes.
- Add the cashew nuts, salt to taste and water and cover the wok with a lid on a medium high flame for about 10 - 12 minutes.
- Once cooked, let it cool down slightly and then add this to a mixture along with little water and blend for about 30 - 40 seconds.
- Strain this mixture into another bowl to avoid lumps.
- In a wok, add the butter and oil.
- Add a bay leaf followed by red chilli powder and stir well. Then quickly add the strained mixture to it and cook for about 4 - 5 minutes.
- Add salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and mix well.
- Using hands, crush the fenugreek leaves and add to the gravy.
- Add honey and then stir in the fresh cream.
- Add the paneer cubes and let them cook well until they are coated completely with the gravy.

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