Paneer Butter Masala Recipe

Ingredients:

• 200 grams paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cubed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 green chili, slit lengthwise
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnishing

Instructions:

1. Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and slit green chili to the pan. Sauté for another minute.
4. Add tomato puree to the pan and cook until the raw smell disappears and the oil separates from the masala.
5. Add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt to the pan. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add cubed paneer to the pan and mix gently to coat the paneer with the masala.
7. Crush kasuri methi between your palms and sprinkle it over the paneer butter masala. Mix well.
8. Pour heavy cream into the pan and stir until well combined. Let the paneer butter masala simmer for 2-3 minutes.
9. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
10. Garnish the paneer butter masala with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
11. Serve the creamy and delicious Paneer Butter Masala hot with naan, roti, or rice!

Enjoy the rich and comforting flavors of this classic North Indian dish!