PANEER BUTTER MASALA

Every paneer lover swears by this recipe of paneer butter masala. This recipe can be easily made at home and the result is quite rewarding. Chunks of soft paneer tossed in a smooth onion tomato masala made rich with a good addition of fresh cream and butter.  The hint of spices in the sweetish creamy gravy is like a party for your taste buds   

INGREDIENTS:

Paneer - 250 gram

Tomato -  3 to 5 chopped
Onion paste - 2-3 

Ginger paste - 1 tsp

Garlic - chopped 5-6 cloves

Kasmiri red chilli powder - 1 tsp

Whole garam masala 

Fresh cream

Salt to taste

Sugar - 1/2 tsp

Butter/Oil

Kasoori Methi

Coriander leaves to garnish

PROCESS:

1. Heat oil in a nonstick pan, add 2 tsp oil and add chopped garlic, onion and tomato, saute for 7-8 minutes, cool down and grind to a smooth paste. 
2. Heat pan again, add 1 tsp oil and butter, add whole garam masala and saute, add tomato paste, kashmiri chilli powder, salt to taste, ginger garlic paste, mix well and let it cook for 10-15 minutes in low flame. Add the paneer, cover the pan and let it look for 5-7 mins on low heat.
3. After 5-7 min, open the lid and add 1 tsp sugar, garam masala powder and fresh cream, stir properly so that the the cream mix well.
4. Sprinkle some kasoori methi when the gravy is ready. Garnish with some more fresh cream and coriander leaves. Goes well with Paratha.