Paneer Butter Masala

This is one food which most Indians adore. This is treated as an exotic dish especially among vegetarians. Paneer is a good source of calcium and protein and i try to add it in our menu once in a while since it is rich in calories. Paneer butter masala could be made rich according to your liking based upon the amount of fat or cream you add. There are umpteen number of recipes in the web for this paneer butter masala and I adopted this from Sunshinemom..


Ingredients (adopted from here)
Paneer - 500 grams (diced)
Tomatoes - 3
Ginger and garlic minced - 1 tablespoon
Green chillies - 2
Unsalted butter - 2 teaspoons
Cream - 1 teaspoon
Ajwain - 1 teaspoon
Oil - 1 ablespoon
Kasuri methi/Dried fenugreek leaves - 1 teaspoon (Optional)
Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
Chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon


Directions
In a blender, grind together the tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chillies to a fine paste.
Heat a wide bottomed pan over medium heat. Melt the butter. Add the ajwain and once it starts spluttering, add the ground paste and saute until the raw smell disappears. Add coriander powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, and kasuri methi and mix well.
Add a cup of water and bring to the required consistency and bring it to a boil.
Add the paneer cubes and allow it to cook for 2 minutes.
Finally add the cream or whole milk and simmer until the gravy comes together.
Do not boil after adding the milk or cream, it might curdle.
Serve with naan, rotis, phulkas or pulaos.

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