This recipe guides you through making a rich and creamy Paneer Butter Masala. It involves blending tomatoes and cashews into a smooth paste, sautéing onions and spices, and then simmering the paneer in a flavorful, buttery gravy with fresh cream and kasuri methi.
All Ingredients - For Grinding
Tomatoes3
Cashew nuts (soaked for 30 mins)10
Kashmiri chilli powder2 tsp
Coriander powder1 tsp
All Ingredients - For Gravy
Butter2 tbsp
Cumin seeds1/2 tsp
Onions2
Green chilli1
Ginger garlic paste1 tsp
Saltto taste
Turmeric powder1/4 tsp
Garam masala1/2 tsp
Water1/2 cup
Sugar1 tsp
Paneer200 gms
Fresh cream4 tbsp
Kasuri methi1 tsp
⚠ Contains Allergens
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Tomato-Cashew Paste
Add 3 chopped tomatoes, 10 cashew nuts (soaked for 30 minutes), 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder, and 1 tsp coriander powder to a blender. Blend until a fine, smooth paste is formed.
Step 2: Sauté Onions and Aromatics
In a pan, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and let them splutter. Then add 2 chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they turn translucent and lightly golden. Add 1 green chilli (slit) and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Cook the Gravy Base
Pour the prepared tomato-cashew paste into the pan with the sautéed onions. Cook this mixture for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the raw smell of tomatoes disappears and the paste thickens.
Step 4: Add Spices and Water
Add salt to taste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, and 1/2 tsp garam masala to the cooking paste. Sauté for a minute to incorporate the spices. Then, add 1/2 cup water, mix well, and bring the gravy to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 5: Incorporate Paneer and Cream
Add 1 tsp sugar to the gravy and mix. Gently add 200 gms of cubed paneer to the simmering gravy and give it a gentle mix. Pour in 4 tbsp fresh cream and mix well until fully incorporated. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the paneer to absorb the flavors and the gravy to become rich.
Step 6: Finish with Kasuri Methi
Finally, crush 1 tsp kasuri methi between your palms and sprinkle it over the paneer butter masala. Mix well. Your Paneer Butter Masala is ready to be served.
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