Paneer Butter Masala

Category:  Gravy / Masala
Preparation Time: 15-20 mins
Cooking Time: 15-20 mins
Servings: 3-4 Servings

Paneer Butter Masala - I'm sure Kids will love this with soft rotis:). My recipe is less-spicy one which is suitable for kids. If we want more creamy, we can replace milk with evaporated milk and also we can add cream while serving.

Paneer Butter Masala

 Ingredients:

• Paneer cubes - 2 cups
• Milk - 1/3 cup (Whole Milk)*
• Butter - 1 tbsp
• Cinnamon - a small stick
• Bay leaf - 1 no
• Cloves - 2-3 nos
• Cardamon - 1 no
• Salt - to taste
• Kasoori Methi - 1/2 tbsp, crushed

To Saute & Grind:

• Butter - 1/2 tbsp
• Ginger - 1 inch piece, chopped
• Garlic - 6-7 cloves
• Onion - 2 nos, chopped
• Ripe Tomato - 2 nos, chopped
• Red chillies - 1-2 nos (adjust as per spice level)
• Cashews - 10 nos
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Garam Masala - 1/4 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
• Sugar - 1 tsp

Notes:

• *Evaporated milk can be used for more creamier version instead of normal milk
• Fresh Cooking cream can be used, in this case we need to add it after switching off the gravy or while serving
• If we want spicy, we can add green chilies along with ginger&garlic

Method:

1. In a pan, heat 1/2 tbsp of butter; add ginger and garlic and saute for 2 mins
   
2. Add the chopped onion and saute for few mins till they turn transparent
   
3. Add chopped tomato pieces and saute well until it becomes soft and mushy and then add the red chilly
   
4. Now add the cashews and the spice powders, give a quick mix
   
5. Switch off and add a tsp of sugar
6. Allow the mixture to cool down
   
7. Grind it to a very fine paste with enough water
   
8. Heat 1 tbsp of Butter in a pan, add the cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf and cardamon; fry for a min
   
9. Then add the ground Masala and saute for 2 mins
   
10. Add required salt and bring it to boil; Allow to boil for about 5 mins in medium flame
    
11. Now add the milk and mix well
    
12. Add the crushed kasoori methi; mix well
    
13. Add in the paneer cubes and mix gently
    
14. Allow to simmer for 2-3 mins and switch off
    
15. If using fresh cream, we can drizzle it over while serving
16. Serve hot with rotis or with mild pulaos