Paneer Makhani/ Butter Paneer
(Cottage Cheese in Butter-Tomato Gravy)
Paneer Makhani is a popular Punjabi dish. Paneer (Indian cheese) simmered in rich creamy tomato gravy makes a very delicious dish. This is simple and easy recipe to make.
Paneer cubed : 250 gms
Tomatoes pureed : 4-5
Ginger paste : 1 teaspoon
Garlic paste : 1 teaspoon
Chilli powder : 1/2 teaspoon
Kasuri methi : 1 tablespoon
Fresh cream : 1/4 cup
Salt to taste
Butter/Ghee : 2 tablespoons
STEPS
Heat ghee in a pan..
Add the ginger-garlic paste and saute till the raw smell goes.
Add chilli powder and fry for a minute.
Add the pureed tomatoes and cook till oil separates.
Add salt and paneer and cook for a minute.
Meanwhile, in another heated pan, add the kasuri methi and heat on low flame till it turns a shade darker and the aroma comes out.
Switch off the heat and immediately add the kasuri methi into a small bowl and crush finely using your finger tips.
Add this to the paneer and stir well.
Finally add the fresh cream and let it cook.
As soon as you see it bubbling switch off the heat.
Serve Paneer Makhani with any Indian flat bread or over rice. This will be enjoyed by everyone.
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