Paneer Butter Masala: Make Paneer Butter Masala Recipe at home with restaurant like taste and texture.

First of all, prepare some basic things for Paneer Butter Masala. You need – 250 grams fresh paneer, 2 large tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 inch ginger, 4-5 garlic cloves, 2 green chillies, 10 cashew nuts, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp Kasuri methi, 2 tbsp fresh cream and Salt as per taste.

Now let’s talk about the method of making it. First of all, fry tomato, onion, garlic, ginger and cashew nuts by adding a little oil. When this mixture becomes soft, cool it and put it in the mixer and make a fine paste. This paste will be the base of this gravy. Now heat butter and a little oil in a pan. Butter does not burn by adding oil. Add cumin seeds to it and as soon as it starts crackling, add tomato-onion paste to it. Keep stirring it on medium flame for 7–8 minutes, until the oil separates from the gravy. This cooks the spices properly and enhances the taste.

Now add dry spices to it – red chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder and salt. Mix well and then add some water to thin the gravy to the desired consistency. After this add pieces of cheese in it. Dip the paneer in lukewarm water beforehand so that it remains soft. When the gravy becomes a little thick, add Kasoori Methi and fresh cream to it. This gives the dish a restaurant-like smooth texture and richness.

Now before turning off the gas, add some butter on top and mix well. This will add a wonderful flavor and shine to the dish. Your delicious Paneer Butter Masala is ready. Serve it with hot naan, butter roti, paratha or jeera rice. If you wish, garnish with some fresh cream and coriander leaves. Paneer Butter Masala is not only delicious to eat but is also rich in protein and calcium. This dish is an important part of North Indian cuisine and is liked by people of all ages. If you also want to impress your guests or want to prepare a restaurant-like dinner for yourself at home, then definitely try this recipe once. Its aroma and taste will force you to make it again and again.