Paneer Butter Masala (Paneer Makhni)

This is a very rich and delicious dish and is specially prepared on festive occasions.I love this dish and would like to share it with you..enjoy!!

Things you will need:

Paneer/Cottage Cheese - 1 lb ; cubed (Shallow fried Paneer can be used)
Tomatoes- 2 ; peeled
Green Chilli-1 or 2
Green Peas- 1/4 cup
Ginger- 1 inch piece
Cashews- 1/2 cup;powdered
Heavy Cream- 1/2 cup
Cumin Seeds- 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder- 1 tsp
Coriander powder- 1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder- 1/2 tsp (Adjust as per your taste and tolerance)
Turmeric Powder-1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Asafoetida - a pinch
Oil- 2 tbsp
Kasuri Methi/Dried Fenugreek Leaves - 1 tsp; powdered
Sugar- 1/2 tsp
Cilantro/Coriander leaves- for garnishing


Preparation Method:

Heat oil in a pan.
Add asafoetida and cumin seeds and wait till the cumin seeds crack.
In the mean while blend green chilli,tomatoes and ginger to make a fine puree.
Now add the puree to the pan along with sugar,turmeric, coriander,red chilli and garam masala powder.
Stir this mixture on low-medium flame until the tomato puree separates from the oil.
At this point the mixture is cooked.
Now add salt, heavy cream and powdered cashew and cook for 4 minutes with constant stirring.
Then add the main ingredients- paneer and peas; and cook covered on low-medium flame until the peas are tender.
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with Chappathi/Indian Bread.



This is my entry to Purva's Festive Food event.