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Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer butter masala is one of the most popular side dishes eaten with roti, paratha, pulao or simple rice.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Keyword:
paneer
Ingredients
200
g
Paneer
cubed
2
cups
Peas
shelled, boiled
4
nos
Tomatoes
finely chopped
2
tsp
Ginger
grated
1
tsp
Coriander Seeds
powdered
1/2
tsp
Turmeric Powder
2
tsp
Sugar
2
tsp
Red Chilli Powder
4
tsp
Tamarind Extract
1 1/2
tbsp
Fresh Cream
5
nos
Green Chillies
finely chopped
1
tsp
Cumin Seeds
powdered
2
tsp
Garam Masala Powder
6
tbsp
Oil
2
tbsp
Butter
to garnish
Instructions
Combine the ginger, green chillies, tamarind extract and tomato in a blender.
Blend to a puree and keep aside.
Heat a pan over medium flame.
Fry the paneer pieces with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder. Reserve.
Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.
Add the tomato puree and cook for a minute or two.
Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder and garam masala powder.
Stir-fry until the oil starts to separate.
Reduce flame to low and cook.
Add the paneer pieces and pour 2 cups of water.
Add the green peas and cover the pan with a lid.
Simmer for a few minutes and remove from flame.
Garnish with coriander leaves and butter.
Serve as a side dish with roti or naan.