Butter Paneer Masala- A typical North Indian Dish

Butter Paneer Masala- Its a typical North Indian dish with lots of cream.It can be served with plain rice,tandoori rotis,polau.Its a delight for the vegetarians.

Serves-2

Ingredients:

1.Paneer/tofu/Cottage cheese – 250 gm, cut into cubes

2.Onion - 1 medium-sized one, chopped fine

3.Ginger paste-1 teaspoon

4.Garlic paste – ¼  tbsp

5.Cashew paste-4 tablespoon

6.Coriander powder - 2 teaspoon

7.Garam masala powder- ½  tsp

8.Red chilli powder – ½  tsp

9.Tomato concasse- Made from 1 tomato

Note:Boil the tomato.Peel off the outer skin and blend it in a mixer.Tomato concasse is ready.

10.Kasuri methi/dried fenugreek leaves – ½ teaspoon

11.Amul Fresh Cream - 1 cup

 12.Oil - 3 tbsp

13.Butter 1 tsp

14.Salt - to taste

Process:

1.Heat oil in a pan and sauté the paneer/tofu cubes until soft and golden brown.

2. In the same pan, add 1 more tbsp oil and fry the onions until golden brown.

3. Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for a half a minute.

4. Next, add the dhania,  chilli powder and  tomato concasse and some salt. Fry it till oil comes out. Add the cashew paste and mix well.Add  the kasuri methi.

5. Add 1 cup of water and boil.

6. Add the fried paneers/tofu for 2-3 mins.

7.Lower the flame and add the fresh cream . Mix well and sprinkle the garam masala powder.Add 1 tsp of butter if you like.

8.Close the pan with a lid and turn off the Gas.Keep it for 5 minutes.

9. Serve with plain rice,roti,polau.