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Paneer Butter Masala Recipe with Roasted Spices

This version of Paneer Butter Masala is a rich creamy gravy made with roasted paneer in a gravy of roasted spices and onion sauce.
Course Main Dish - Gravies
Cuisine North Indian
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Party
By Diet Kid Friendly, Protein Rich, Vegetarian
Dish Type Gravy Side Dishes, Paneer Dishes
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the Gravy

  • 250 gms Paneer / Cottage Cheese
  • 2 no Tomato puree
  • 1/2 cup Cream
  • 6 tsp Ghee
  • Salt to taste

To be ground into a paste

  • 8 Dry Red Chillies
  • 2 large Onions
  • 1 tbsp Coconut grated
  • 1 inch Cinnamon
  • 2 to 3 Cloves
  • 20 nos Peppercorn
  • 1.5 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 6 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 3 tsp Coriander Seeds
  • 1 tsp Ghee

Instructions

  • Fry all the above ingredients to be ground into a paste in ghee. Cool and grind to a smooth paste.
  • In a nonstick pan, heat ghee and fry the cubed paneer slight, remove and keep it aside.
  • Then add the ground masala and cook for 5 mins.
  • Next, add the tomato puree along with required water and cook till ghee separates. This takes about 10 mins on low flame.
  • Add cream and salt to taste. Cook for 5 mins.
  • Add colour if you want to add and cook on low flame and switch off.
  • Serve with Rotis or Naans.
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