Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer Butter Masala

Ingredients for Paneer Butter Masala

• 200 gms 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 tblsp Fresh Cream
• 5 nos Green Chillies finely chopped
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds powdered
• 2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 6 tblsp Oil
• 2 tblsp Butter to garnish

How to make Paneer Butter Masala

• 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.