Paneer Butter Masala
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound hard paneer, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 3/4-inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
- 6 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 2 (14-ounce) cans of crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red chile
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups green peas (fresh or defrosted)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Method
- Put a dutch oven on the stove and heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
- Fry cubed paneer in hot oil until golden on all sides, turning regularly, then take out and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and put butter in dutch oven.
- After the butter melts, add the onion and fry until translucent and turning golden.
- Add the ginger and garlic, stir-fry until fragrant (about 2 to 3 minutes).
- Add the crushed tomatoes.
- Cover with lid and cook until reduced to a thick sauce (about 15 minutes).
- Add the honey, spices, salt, and paneer to the sauce, cover with a lid, and cook until cooked through (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the peas and cream and cook for 5 more minutes before serving.
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