Saturday, October 24, 2009

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.

Paneer Makhani on Foodista

17 comments:

  1. I did try your Chicken Nuggets recipe today...and it was delicious...Seems like I've started to turn into a Cook ;) Thanks to you ! Can I get an easy to cook recipe for chicken lollipop?

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  2. printout eduthu ammaykku kodukkaam. Oru pani aayikotte. I`m sure it`ll be delicious :)

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  3. This is really making drool :)
    such a lovely colour and great click priya:)
    eniku vishakunne..:)feel like having it rite now with roti.

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  4. Done sweetheart, translation widget already here.

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  5. Awesomosssss!!!!!!! Ma fav-Rate veg dish!! ;)

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  6. Mmm... Stomach's growling already!

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  7. keeep writing the recipes of such delicious foods......

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  8. this is one of my fav dishes..thanks 2 u for posting a vegetarian one this time..:) keep blogging..:)

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  9. Thanks to all for your comments :)

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  10. I love ur recipes man.. Simple tasty n finger-licking...

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  11. all i can say is dat u vil turn up as a good wife..how many stuff u cook dear.majestic

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  12. Thanks for all your comments :)

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  13. i tried this recipe n it's really awesome..thanx soo much...can i try paneer tikka masala using the same recipe? thx again!!

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  14. Ritu...Thanks for your lovely comments ... Glad you like Paneer Butter Masala...Paneer Tikka Masala is made with marinated and grilled paneer and the preparation is different. I will post the recipe soon :)... Keep visiting :)

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