Paneer Makhani is a delicious and creamy gravy side dish from the land of Punjab. A traditional dish in Punjabi homes, paneer cubes are cooked in a creamy gravy of tomatoes, butter and cream. There are numerous regional variations of this dish, this restaurant style recipe of paneer makhani is ideal for lunches and parties. This homemade Paneer Makhani is best served with jeera rice, roti, paratha or naan.
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Paneer Makhani Recipe
Paneer makhani is a rich Punjabi gravy where paneer pieces are cooked with butter, tomatoes & cream.
Prep Time15mins
Cook Time15mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: North Indian, Punjabi
Ingredients for Paneer Makhani
250gPaneercut into cubes
250gTomato Puree
1tbspButter
1 1/2tspGinger Garlic Paste
1/2tbspGarlic Chilli Sauce
1/4tspKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
1tspSugar
2tbspCream
1Green Chilli
3tspOil
Salt as per taste
handfulCoriander Leaveschopped
For Garnish:
Cream as required
1tbspPaneer grated
How to make Paneer Makhani
Heat oil in a pan.
Add the ginger garlic paste and stir-fry for 10 seconds.
Add chopped green chillies, tomato puree, red chilli powder, garlic chilli sauce and mix well.
Cook for a minute.
Add butter and sugar.
Add little coriander leaves.
Now add the paneer cubes and cream.
Mix gently and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
Garnish with coriander leaves, grated paneer and some cream.
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