Delicious and rich in flavour,this is one of the favorite side dishes for chapati/roti( Indian flat bread). Paneer is Indian cottage cheese and dishes of paneer are a must in Indian homes during special occasions. I must say that this dish is not just rich in flavor but also rich in fat😀. Though not advised to consume regularly, what’s wrong with an occasional treat? So, let’s learn to treat ourselves –
Servings: 4
Ingredients :
2 large tomatoes
One onion
4-5 toes of garlic
One small piece ginger
4 tablespoons of butter
5-6 cashew nut
Half tsp turmeric powder
3/4th tsp garam masala powder
1/4th tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp each Cumin seeds, mustard and 3-4 lavang(Cloves).
Procedure:
1.Roughly chop the onion and tomatoes. Add 2 tbsp butter to a frying pan and fry the onion, cashews, garlic, ginger and tomatoes. Fry until the onions turns translucent. Ler them cool.
2.After they have cooled completely,blend the fried ingredients in a blender. Do not add water.
3.Cut the paneer into medium sized cubes. Into the same pan , add little more butter and fry the paneer for around 2 minutes. Keep them aside.
3. Heat 2-3 tbsp of butter in the pan and add mustard, lavang, cumin seeds. After the mustard splatters, add the blended mixture and add some water(around 1 cup).
4. To this , throw in turmeric powder , garam masala powder, and chili powder and salt as necessary. Cover with a lid ans let the contents come to a boil.
5.Now add the slightly fried paneer and let the mixture cook for five more minutes in medium flame.
6. The delicious paneer butter masala is ready. Serve it warm , with chapati/roti.
Note:
You could add 9-10 cashew nuts if you want the gravy to be slightly sweet. However if you like it spicier, add more garam masala.
Try this recipe and let me know your feedback.
Warm regards,
Manasa Rao