Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer butter masala is one of the most popular paneer recipes in Indian cuisine. A perfect combination of spiciness and creaminess of its gravy makes it simply irresistible and versatile to be served with any Indian bread like tandoori roti, naan and kulcha or with steamed rice, it’s going to satisfy your palate like never before.Let’s start making this delicious recipe. Ingredients: 250 gms Paneer 2 medium Onions, finely chopped 1½ teaspoons chopped Ginger 3-4 Garlic Cloves 2 medium Tomatoes 6-8 Cashew Nuts, soaked in water for 15 minutes 1 small piece of Bay Leaf 2 Green Chilies, finely chopped 1/2 cup Milk 2 teaspoons Kasuri Methi (dry fenugreek leaves)(Optional) 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder 1 teaspoon or to taste Red Chili Powder 1/2 cup Fresh Cream 2 tablespoons Butter 2 tablespoons Oil Salt to taste Directions: Make a fine paste of onion,ginger and garlic.Grind soaked cashew nuts and make a fine paste.Blanch the tomatoes and make a puree.(Put tomatoes in hot boiling water for 2-3 minutes,drain and rinse in cold water and remove skin.)Blend them to make a puree. Heat oil and butter in a pan.Add onion and ginger garlic paste and bay leaf and saute it untill turns golden brown.Now add cashew nuts paste finely chopped green chilly stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add red chilly powder,coriander powder,garam masala and salt and give nice stir.Now add tomato puree,1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup water mix it properly and cook until oil starts to separate from the puree. Add paneer cubes,kasuri methi cook approx for 2 minutes add fresh cream mix properly. Serve hot!!!!!