PANEER BUTTER MASALA, Indian paneer masala recipe

PANEER BUTTER MASALA: RESTAURANT-STYLE RECIPE

Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves 4 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) 2 tsp of tomato ketchup 1 large pinch kasuri methi 3/4 cup of milk 3/4 cup of cream 2 tbsp of butter or oil INSTRUCTIONS: 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 Step by Step Pictures to make Paneer Butter Masala