Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer Butter Masala

Ingredients:

• 250g paneer, cubed
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare Base: Heat oil and butter in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Add onions and ginger-garlic paste, and sauté until onions are golden brown.
2. Add Spices and Tomato Puree: Add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Stir well. Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates from the masala.
3. Add Paneer: Add cubed paneer and mix gently. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
4. Add Cream: Stir in heavy cream and kasuri methi. Cook for another 5 minutes until the curry thickens.
5. Serve: Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with naan or rice.