Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Paneer Makhani

Ingredients
Paneer 200gms
onions 3+1
Tomatoes 4
Chilli powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder 2 tsp
Jeera powder 1/2 tsp
Pav bhaji masala / garam masala 1 tsp
Cashewnut 10 pieces
C, cinnamon and cardamom 2 each
Coriander leaves a small bunch
Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Butter 3 tbsp
Oil 1 tsp
Method
Heat oil in a pan. Add the whole masalas and saute it. Add 3 diced onions, finely chopped tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, masala powders, cashewnuts and coriander leaves. Fry for some time, add water and grind to a smooth paste.
Heat butter in a kadai. Finely chop one onion and add it. Fry till golden brown and add the ground masala and fry for some time. Add salt, paneer cubes and 1/2 cup water. Boil for sometime and serve hot.
Cooking tip
Dice the paneer and soak it in warm water for 5 mts before adding it to the gravy. Deep frying it will make it hard.

1 comment:

  1. Hi,wash a tsp of kasoori methi and add it to the gravy before bringing it down. It will give an authentic flavour.

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