Butter Paneer Masala
Course: MainCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy2
servings5
minutes10
minutesButter paneer masala, also known as paneer butter curry is a luxurious Indian dish. Prepared with butter, tomato and cashew gravy, it is mildly spiced and balanced with a hint of sweetness using cream. It goes well with roti, paratha or rice. Its vibrant flavor and velvety texture makes it one of most loved vegetarian curries in Indian cuisine.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups paneer – cut into cubes
½ cup bell peppers cut into pieces – optionally use mix of green, red and yellow peppers
¼ cup cream (or whole milk for lighter version)
Fresh coriander leaves – chopped (for garnish)
For gravy
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp oil for gravy and + 1 tbsp oil for paneer shallow frying
1 large onion – chopped
3 to 4 medium tomatoes – chopped
10 cashews soaked for 10 minutes
1 tsp ginger and garlic paste
2 green chilies – chopped
Spices
1 tsp red chili powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp Kasuri methi
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
Directions
- Add 1 tbsp oil to a frypan and put on medium heat. Wait until oil is hot.
- Add paneer, Stir every 30 seconds till paneer is roasted evenly.
- Add bell pepper and stir for 2 or 3 minutes. Keep aside.
- Gravy:
- Add 1 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp butter to another pan and put on medium heat. Wait till butter melts..
- Add onion, tomatoes, green chili and soaked cashews.
- Mix together and wait until everything is tender (not necessary to completely cook, just tender for about 5 minutes).
- Make into a paste in the blender.
- Add 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter to a pan and put on medium heat. Wait for butter to melt. Add ginger – garlic paste and bay leaves, mix and wait for 30 seconds
- Add gravy mix and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the gravy is consistent and oil comes out.
- Add all dry spices except garam masala and kasuri methi.
- Add paneer and bell peppers. Mix well.
- Lastly add milk or cream, kasuri methi and garam masala
- Garnish with coriander leaves
- Serve hot with roti, paratha or jeera rice!
Notes
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