About
Hotel Style Paneer Butter Masala is a popular Indian dish made from paneer (cottage cheese), simmered in a rich and creamy buttery tomato gravy. This dish is often seen in restaurant menus, especially in the northern parts of India. It’s rich, creamy, slightly sweet and spicy, making it a favorite among many. It is usually served with naan, roti or basmati rice.
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Recipe
Ingredients
paneer (cottage cheese)
200 grams
large tomatoes, finely chopped
2
large onion, finely chopped
1
cashews
1/2 cup
butter
4 tablespoons
ginger
1 tablespoon
garlic paste
kashmiri red chilli powder
1.5 tablespoons
garam masala
1 tablespoon
fresh cream
1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Directions
Step 1:
Soak cashews in warm water for 10 minutes, then grind into a smooth paste.
Step 2:
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan, sauté onions until golden. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell goes away.
Step 3:
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy. Cool this mixture and then grind into a smooth paste.
Step 4:
In the same pan, heat the remaining butter, add the tomato-onion paste, cashew paste, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well, let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Step 5:
Add the paneer cubes and gently mix. Let it cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 6:
Finally, add the fresh cream and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 7:
Garnish with some more cream and serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.
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