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paneer butter masala recipe | paneer makhani | butter paneer masala

easy paneer butter masala recipe | paneer makhani | butter paneer masala
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 109kcal
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

for masala paste:

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 large sized onion roughly chopped
  • 2 large sized tomato finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger - garlic paste
  • 15 whole cashews

other ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 bay leaf / tej patta
  • 3 cloves / lavang
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick / dalchini
  • ½ tsp turmeric / haldi
  • 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder / lal mirch powder
  • ½ tsp coriander powder / daniya powder
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup cream full cream
  • 9 pieces paneer / cottage cheese
  • ¼ tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves

Instructions

  • firstly, in a large kadai heat butter and saute onions and ginger-garlic paste.
  • further add tomatoes and cashews. saute till they turn mushy.
  • cool completely and blend to smooth paste without adding any water.
  • furthermore, heat butter and saute bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon stick.
  • also add turmeric and chili powder and saute on very low flame for 20 seconds.
  • further add prepared onion-tomato paste and saute 5 minutes.
  • also cover and simmer for 10 minutes or till the oil separates from the gravy.
  • additionally add coriander powder and salt to taste.
  • saute 5 minutes or till the raw smell of spices disappears.
  • further add cream and mix well.
  • then add cubed paneer pieces and coat the gravy by mixing gently.
  • cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • lastly add garam masala and kasuri methi. mix well.
  • finally, paneer butter masala aka panner makhani is ready to serve with roti or naan.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg