PANEER BUTTER MASALA

Paneer butter masala is a popular vegetarian dish from India that's made with paneer (a type of cheese) cooked in a rich and creamy tomato-based gravy.

Here's a recipe to make it at home:

Ingredients:

• 250 grams paneer, cut into cubes
  
  
• 3 tablespoons butter
  
  
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
  
  
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
  
  
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
  
  
• 2 large tomatoes, pureed
  
  
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  
  
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  
  
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  
  
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
  
  
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
  
  
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
  
  
• Salt, to taste
  
  
• Chopped coriander leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté the paneer cubes until golden brown. Remove from the pan and keep them aside.
   
   
2. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of butter and sauté the finely chopped onions until they turn translucent.
   
   
3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
   
   
4. Add the tomato puree to the pan and stir well. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
   
   
5. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala powder to the pan and mix well.
   
   
6. Add heavy cream to the pan and stir until well combined.
   
   
7. Add salt to taste and mix well.
   
   
8. Add the sautéed paneer cubes to the pan and gently mix them with the gravy.
   
   
9. Cover the pan and let the paneer cook in the gravy for 2-3 minutes.
   
   
10. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.

Your delicious paneer butter masala is ready to be enjoyed!