Enjoy Tasty Homemade Paneer Butter Masala Using This Easy Recipe!

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter
• 250 grams paneer cubes
• 3 cloves
• 2 cardamoms
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 3 Kashmiri red chilies
• 1/2 tsp peppercorns
• 2 tbsp chopped cashew nuts
• 1 tsp white poppy seeds (optional)
• 1 chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp dry kasuri methi
• 2 tbsp fresh cream
• Salt to taste 6 chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder

Step

1. Step 1:

   In a kadhai, heat a spoonful of butter and oil.

2. Step 2:

   Add ginger, garlic, red chillies, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, cardamom and peppercorns.

3. Step 3:

   Saute for a minute and then add cashew nuts, poppy seeds (if using) and onions.

4. Step 4:

   Once the onions become translucent, add the tomatoes and mix well.

5. Step 5:

   Cover and cook till the tomatoes become soft and starts leaving oil.

6. Step 6:

   Switch off the flame and let it cool.

7. Step 7:

   Once it cools down take out the whole spices and make a smooth paste in a blender.

8. Step 8:

   In the same pan, heat the remaining butter and fold in the paste.

9. Step 9:

   Add turmeric, ketchup, garam masala powder, chili powder, salt along with 1/2 cup water and bring it to boil.

10. Step 10:

    Once the curry comes to a boil, simmer and cook for 30 minutes, till the oil separates slightly.

11. Step 11:

    Cut the paneer into pieces and add it to the gravy and mix gently.

12. Step 12:

    In another pan, dry roast the kasuri methi and grind it to a fine powder.

13. Step 13:

    Mix kasuri methi and fresh cream in the curry and serve hot.