Saturday, 16 July 2011

Paneer Makhani

Paneer Makhani or Paneer Butter Masala is one of the best paneer dishes and due to it being mildly spiced it has a global appeal.Below is a tried and tested recipe(acquired from my sister-in-law's sister-in law...)

Paneer Makhani

Ingredients :

250gms Paneer
200gms Fresh Cream
200gms Tomato Puree
2-3 tblsp Butter
2tblsp Dried Fenugreek leaves/Kasoori Methi
1/2tsp Red Chilli Powder
1/2tsp Garam Masala Powder
2-3 Green Chillies
Salt as per taste

Method :

Melt the butter in a pan and add slit green chillies,tomato puree(grated fresh tomatoes are the best),kasoori methi,salt,red chilli powder & let it simmer on a low flame for 5-6 mins.Add fresh cream to this mixture alongwith garam masala powder & cook for further 2-3 mins.Add the paneer pieces and cook for a minute.Serve hot,garnished with coriander.

Great with rotis/naans.

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