Charishma's Favourite Paneer Butter Masala

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ready In: 60 Minutes

Servings: 4

This is a wonderful Indian gravy dish you can serve at a lunch/dinner party. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

250 g fried panir, cubes (cottage cheese)

1 onion, ground into a paste

1 inch gingerroot, ground into a paste

6 garlic flakes, ground into a paste

2 tomatoes, ground into a paste

1 teaspoon red chili powder

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder

1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)

2 teaspoons fresh cream

2 teaspoons cashew nuts paste

2 teaspoons ghee

1/2 teaspoon butter

1/2 teaspoon sugar

salt

Directions:

1. In a pan heat the ghee until melted.
2. Fry onion-ginger-garlic paste until it turns golden brown.
3. Add the masala powders and saute till the raw smell is gone.
4. Add tomato paste and saute for 5 minutes.
5. Fold in sugar and kasoori methi.
6. Add fresh cream and cashewnut paste.
7. Cook on low flame and add paneer cubes and salt.
8. Stir in 1/2 cup water and cover the pan.
9. Cook for 3 minutes.
10. Once the gravy thickens, add 1/2 teaspoons butter and remove from heat.
11. Garnish with cashewnuts and mint leaves.
12. Serve hot with naan or rotis or kulchas or parathas.
13. Enjoy!

By RecipeOfHealth.com