Paneer Butter Masala | Authentic North Indian Main Course Recipe | Paneer Masala Recipe

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.