Paneer Makhanwala is a delicious, rich and tasty Punjabi style paneer in a creamy tomato gravy. Served as a side dish to roti, naan, biryani or pulao, this is a popular restaurant dish. This dish is a variation to the Paneer Makhani though the ingredients are quite similar. Some people call Paneer Makhanwala and Paneer Makhani as the same dish, however there are minor variations to both.
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Paneer Makhanwala
A rich and creamy North Indian paneer side dish served with rotis and naans
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Ingredients
15 to 20Paneer Cubes
Butter as required
Oilas required
For the masala:
20 to 25Cashew Nuts - 20 to 25
2tbspPoppy Seeds (Gasagasa)
2Onionsfinely chopped
5 to 6Tomatoes depending on size, chopped
2inchCinnamon Sticks
2Cardamoms
5Cloves
2tspCoriander Seeds
1bunchCoriander Leaves chopped
handfulCurry Leaves
1/4cupCoconut grated
1inchGinger
8 to 10Garlic Cloves
1tspRed Chilli Powder
Saltas per taste
Instructions
Grind together all the ingredients for the masala to a smooth paste.
Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.
Fry the paneer cubes until light golden brown and remove.
Heat butter in another pan.
Add the ground masala and stir well for 30 to 60 seconds.
Add the fried paneer pieces and stir.
Cover with a lid and cook over low flame for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring from time to time.
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6 comments
it was very delicious
it was very delicious
The recipe is really easy to understand and quick to do. thank you..
Good receipes
Very easy to prepare and tasty too!!!
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