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Paneer Bhuna Masala Recipe | Dhaba Style Paneer Masala Curry

Easy Paneer Bhuna Masala Recipe | Dhaba Style Paneer Masala Curry
Course curry
Cuisine north indian
Keyword Dhaba Style Paneer Masala Curry, Paneer Bhuna Masala Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 226kcal
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 pods cardamom
  • ½ tsp cloves
  • 2 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ¾ tbsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tomato grated
  • ½ tsp curd
  • hot water

for sauting paneer:

  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • ½ capsicum cubed
  • ½ onion cubed
  • 25 cubes paneer cubed
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp kasuri methi crushed
  • 2 tbsp coriander chopped

Instructions

  • Firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp ghee and add spices. (I have added 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf, 3 pods cardamom and ½ tsp cloves)
  • Saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
  • Add 2 onion, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and saute until the onions turn golden brown.
  • Keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, ¾ tbsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and 1 tsp salt.
  • Saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
  • Also, add 2 tomato and saute well.
  • Saute until oil separates from sides.
  • Further, add ½ tsp curd and saute until the oil separates from the sides.
  • Now add ¼ hot water in 3 batches and cook until the oil separates. This helps masala to cook well.
  • Further in a pan, heat 1 tbsp ghee. Add ½ capsicum, ½ onion and stir fry on high flame.
  • Add in 25 cubes paneer, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp salt.
  • Stir fry until the spices are well coated with the paneer.
  • Transfer the masala paneer over the curry.
  • Mix gently making sure everything is well combined.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavours are well absorbed.
  • Now add 2 tbsp kasuri methi, 2 tbsp coriander and mix well.
  • Finally, enjoy paneer bhuna masala recipe with roti.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 913mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1568IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg