Paneer Butter Masala

Ingredients:-

Paneer-1 packet
Butter-2 tbsp
Oil-1 tsp
Onion-1 (chopped finely)
Ginger-Garlic paste-1 tsp
Tomato Pure- 2 tomatoes medium sized
Milk-1/2 cup( u can add cream)
Salt to taste


For mixing:-


Chilli powder-1/2 tsp
Coriander powder-1 tsp
Garam masala powder-1/4 tsp
Dried Kastoori Methi Leaves-1/4 tsp (crushed)
Tomato Sauce-1 tsp
Milk-1 cup




Method:-


Chop the paneer into cubes.

In mix jar add the tomatoes make into pure and keep it aside.

In a bowl add chilli powder,coriander powder,garam masala powder,dried kasoori methi leaves,tomato sauce then milk mix well.Keep it aside.

In a pan add a tsp of oil ,fry the paneer cubes till slightly golden brown and drain in a tissue paper and keep it aside.

Now add butter in the same pan,allow it to melt hen add ginger garlic paste saute for 2 mins.

Then add the onions and fry ill golden browned.

Then add tomato pure and fry until raw smell completely leaves.

 Now add the mixed milk-spices mixture,1/2 cup water and then simmer for 5-7 minutes. Add required salt.

The gravy would be thick and mix well at this stage.Add remaining 1/2 cup milk or cream little by little stirring continuously to prevent milk from curdling.

simmer again for 3 minutes to see like the below consistency.Then add the fried paneer cubes and mix well.Allow the paneer to sit for 3 minutes then switch off.

Garnish with cream and serve hot with rotis or naan.