2020-04-19

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

  1. Put a dutch oven on the stove and heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
  2. Fry cubed paneer in hot oil until golden on all sides, turning regularly, then take out and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and put butter in dutch oven. 
  4. After the butter melts, add the onion and fry until translucent and turning golden. 
  5. Add the ginger and garlic, stir-fry until fragrant (about 2 to 3 minutes).
  6. Add the crushed tomatoes. 
  7. Cover with lid and cook until reduced to a thick sauce (about 15 minutes).
  8. Add the honey, spices, salt, and paneer to the sauce, cover with a lid, and cook until cooked through (about 5 minutes). 
  9. Stir in the peas and cream and cook for 5 more minutes before serving.

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