Paneer Butter Masala recipe - With Step by step pictures - Paneer butter Masala

I have Explained Paneer butter Masala  with step by step pictures. This gravy  is a very good accompaniment for all types of Indian bread, pulov,jeera rice and fried rice. Paneer is a good source of calcium, which helps build strong bones and teeth, and also prevents osteoporosis. Cheese provides 25% of the calcium in the food supply.Owing to its high nutrition and high fat(20%) Paneer is good for children.Now we learn  Delicious paneer butter Masala in a simple method with available ingredients in home.

Paneer butter Masala
Ingredients 

Paneer - 200 gms
Butter - 1 tbsp + 1 tsp.
oil  - to fry.
salt - to taste.
Milk- 3/4 cup.
cashews - 6 - 8.
chilli powder - 1 tsp.
coriander powder - 1 tsp.
garam masala - 1/2 tsp.
kasthoori methi - 1 tsp.


To Saute and Grind
onion big - 1.
tomato (juicy) - 2.
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp.

Preparation
  • Chop the onions and tomatoes  finely.
  • Heat the kadai, add oil, throw onions, add ginger garlic paste saute well, till onions turns pink, add tomatoes , saute till mushy.When it cools down grind it into a smooth paste with needed water.
  •  Soak cashews in a warm milk for 15 minutes then grind it into a smooth paste.
  • Cut the paneer into desired cubes.
  • In mean while, immerse the paneer in hot water, till usage.

Method
  • Heat the kadai, add 2 tsp of oil and 1 tbsp of butter, when it melts add ground onion tomato paste, then cashew paste.
  • Add coriander powder,chilli powder,salt,garam masala to it, saute  well,Now simmer the stove, add 3/4 cup of milk and stir it immediately.  Allow it to boil for few minutes  till it gets the desired  consistency of gravy.

  • In a meanwhile melt the butter in a kadai, rub the kasthoori methi between your palms, fry it for few seconds, then add it to gravy,stir well and leave it as such for 2 minutes.

  •  Finally drain the paneer cubes and add it, to gravy,  stir gently, keep it in a low flame for 2 minutes,then remove it from the flame.Now paneer butter masala is ready.
  • It is a very good side dish  for all types of Indian bread, pulov,jeera rice and fried rice.
 Note
  • Immerse the paneer in hot water if it is store brought, else add it as such. 
For More side dishes for chapathi visit:Side dish for chapathi/roti

    Paneer Butter Masala recipe - With Step by step pictures - Paneer butter Masala By , Aug 13, 2013 Paneer butter Masala


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