Paneer Butter Masala

Serves: 4  

IngredientQtyPrep
Paneer200 gdiced and roasted
Tomato4 mediumchop 2
Onion 2 largechopped finely
Peas1 cup
Tomato paste3 ozhalf can
Red chili powderto taste
Coriander powderto taste
Turmerica pinch
Garam masalato taste
Wateras needed
Butterfor frying
Cilantrofor garnish
Fresh creamfor garnishoptional
For Paste:
Cashew1/4 cup
Khus-Khus1/4 cup
Cumin1 tspgrind to paste

Method:
  • Fry onions in butter till they become transparent
  • Add the tomato paste and cook for 8-10 min till it turns brick red, deglazing with splashes of water in between
  • Meanwhile puree 2 tomatoes along with cashew paste
  • Add 2 chopped tomatoes and salt and cook
  • Add the coriander, chili and turmeric powders and mix
  • Add cashew paste, peas and cook for 5 minutes on medium flame, with lid
  • Continue cooking until vegetables are done
  • Add the roasted paneer and garam masala and mix
  • Garnish with cilantro, butter and cream

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