I have Explained Paneer butter Masala with step by step pictures. This gravy is a very good accompaniment for all types of Indian bread, pulov,jeera rice and fried rice. Paneer is a good source of calcium, which helps build strong bones and
teeth, and also prevents osteoporosis. Cheese provides 25% of the
calcium in the food supply.Owing to its high nutrition and high fat(20%) Paneer is good for children.Now we learn Delicious paneer butter Masala in a simple method with available ingredients in home.
Ingredients
Paneer - 200 gms
Butter - 2 tbsp + 1 tsp.
oil - to fry.
salt - to taste.
Milk- 3/4 cup.
cashews - 6 - 8.
chilli powder - 1 tsp.
coriander powder - 1 tsp.
garam masala - 1/2 tsp.
kasoori methi - 1 tsp.
To Saute and Grind
onion big - 1.
tomato (juicy) - 2.
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp.
Preparation
Paneer - 200 gms
Butter - 2 tbsp + 1 tsp.
oil - to fry.
salt - to taste.
Milk- 3/4 cup.
cashews - 6 - 8.
chilli powder - 1 tsp.
coriander powder - 1 tsp.
garam masala - 1/2 tsp.
kasoori methi - 1 tsp.
To Saute and Grind
onion big - 1.
tomato (juicy) - 2.
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp.
Preparation
- Chop the onions and tomatoes finely.
- Heat the kadai, add oil, throw onions, add ginger garlic paste saute well, till onions turns pink, add tomatoes , saute till mushy.When it cools down grind it into a smooth paste with needed water.
- Soak cashews in a warm milk for 15 minutes then grind it into a smooth paste.
- Cut the paneer into desired cubes.
- In mean while, immerse the paneer in hot water, till usage.
Method
- Heat the kadai, add 2 tbsp of butter, when it melts add ground onion tomato paste, then cashew paste.
- Add coriander powder,chilli powder,salt,garam masala to it,stir it.Now simmer the stove, add 3/4 cup of milk and stir it immediately. Allow it to boil for few minutes till it gets the desired consistency of gravy.
- Finally drain the paneer cubes and add it, to gravy, stir gently, keep it in a low flame for 2 minutes, then rub kasoori methi against your palms and add to the gravy.Remove from flame, and top it with melted butter. Now paneer butter masala is ready.
- It is a very good side dish for all types of Indian bread, pulao's,jeera rice and fried rice.
Note
- Immerse the paneer in hot water if it is store brought, else add it as such.
- After adding milk don't allow the gravy to boil for a long time, else milk curdles.
Paneer Butter Masala recipe - With Step by step pictures - Paneer butter Masala
By Gayathri,
Aug 13, 2013
Paneer butter Masala
3 comments:
Thanx 4 d recipe..it was delicious!!!
Gayatri dear, this is such a NICE recipe...My daughter who has been a GREAT Paneer lover, adored your recipe...Thanks a TON and looking forward to more from you...God Bless...!!!! :)
Hi..!! This is one of my fav recipe . I tried and it turned out to be very awesome just like how they make in restaurants..!! Very happy .
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