Paneer Butter Masala Recipe

Indian 2057

• Serves: 6 People
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cooking: 20 mins
• Difficulty: easy

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Hey, it’s time for celebrations as my son is going to be nine this week. I am thinking about the menu for the party. When we celebrated his birthday at home last year, I made paneer butter masala in restaurant style as some of his friends were vegetarians. But to my surprise, those who were not vegetarians also became a fan of my paneer butter masala and they ate well even if they have other non-veg options. Some of his friends ask me about how to make Paneer Butter Masala?

The thick rich gravy reddish and orange in color and the softness of paneer with butter Taste will make the foodies eyes pop out. The dish has some tangy taste as the gravy contains tomatoes. Paneer is good for kids as it is a rich source of protein and has all the goodness of milk. It’s an easy Paneer recipe with gravy which is healthy and tasty too. I gave the Paneer Butter Masala recipe.

The recipe I have given is of medium spice for kids. This recipe is suitable for Paneer Butter Masala home cooking. You can make changes as per your taste. I don’t have to force my kids if this is on our menu. They dig into it and the leftover will be a nice clean plate. Okay, let me stop making your mouth water and move on to how to make paneer masala

Ingredients

• Paneer-500gms(small cubes)
• Onion-2 big (sliced)
• Tomato - 2 medium (sliced)
• Turmeric-1 & 1/2tsp
• Kashmiri chilli powder-2 &1/2 tablespoon
• Garam masala- half teaspoon
• Coriander powder-2 teaspoon
• Kasuri methi-one and half teaspoon
• Oil - Refined sunflower oil
• Salt
• Sugar-1 teaspoon in (optional)
• Coriander leaves-To garnish
• Lemon juice- half lemon
• Fresh cream-2 tablespoon
• Butter-two tablespoon
• Fennel seeds-1 teaspoon(perumjeerakam)
• Dry chilli-two numbers
• Ginger and garlic paste-2 teaspoon
• Water

Directions

1. Heat butter in a pan on low flame and add paneer.
2. Fry paneer for 2 to 3 minutes till it attains light color change
3. Stir the Paneer slowly without breaking it. Once cooked set it aside.
4. In the same pan heat vegetable oil and add fennel seeds
5. Sauté until it starts popping and a nice smell comes from it.
6. Once the smell hits your nose, add dried chili, big onions and salt(No need to change color)
7. Add ginger-garlic paste and stir until the raw smell goes
8. Add tomatoes and cook till it becomes soft.
9. Simmer and add forth ingredients that is all dry powders
10. Now check for the oil if it is less then you have to add little more so that the masala won’t get burnt
11. After the masala is done add Kasturi methi and turn off the fire.
12. Allow it to cool and grind it to a smooth paste by adding water.
13. Heat the paste in the same pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes
14. Add water to suit your consistency. Then add lemon juice and sugar(optional)
15. Correct the salt and add paneer. Simmer and cook for five minutes.
16. Turn off the flame garnish with fresh cream and coriander leaves.

Conclusion

Health-conscious people don’t be sad, I have a good idea for you. You can use vegetable oil instead of butter and substitute Paneer with tofu. Tofu is much healthier as it has low caloric value but rich in iron and protein. Tofu is a soy milk food made from condensed soy milk. Nowadays it's available at supermarkets. This dish can be served with Roti, Naan, Bread, Appam, etc. I will be sharing more Paneer recipes Soon.

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