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 Paneer Butter Masala

INDIA

Paneer is a type of fresh cheese common to the Indian subcontinent, and when paired with butter masala (a type of rich tomato gravy), it is the perfect combination of creaminess and spiciness. This dish is served with rice or tandoori roti (a type of flatbread).

INGREDIENTS

FOR ONION TOMATO PASTE:

• 1 tsp butter
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 inch ginger
• 3 clove garlic
• 2 tomato, chopped
• 10 cashew / kaju

OTHER INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp butter2 tbsp butter
• 2 pods cardamom2 pods cardamom
• 1 bay leaf1 bay leaf
• ¼ tsp turmeric¼ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
• ¼ tsp garam masala¼ tsp garam masala
• ¼ tsp cumin powder¼ tsp cumin powder
• 1 cup water1 cup water
• ½ tsp sugar½ tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp cream2 tbsp cream
• 20 cubes paneer / cottage cheese20 cubes paneer / cottage cheese
• 2 tbsp coriander, chopped2 tbsp coriander, chopped
• ½ tsp kasuri methi, crushed½ tsp kasuri methi, crushed
• ¼ tsp garam masala¼ tsp garam masala

INSTRUCTIONS

1. firstly, in a large kadai heat 1 tsp butter and 1 tsp oil.
2. saute 1 onion, 1 inch ginger and 3 clove garlic until it shrinks slightly.
3. now add 2 tomato and 10 cashew for a minute.
4. cover and cook for 10 minutes or until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
5. cool completely and transfer to the blender.
6. blend to smooth paste adding water if required.
7. in a kadai heat 2 tbsp butter and saute 2 pods cardamom and 1 bay leaf.
8. keeping the flame on low add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp garam masala and ¼ tsp cumin powder.
9. saute until the spices turn aromatic without burning.
10. add in prepared onion tomato paste and saute well.
11. saute until oil separates from sides.
12. further add 1 cup water, ½ tsp sugar and 1 tsp salt.
13. mix well adjusting consistency as required.
14. also, add 2 tbsp cream and mix well.
15. now add 20 cubes of paneer and mix gently.
16. cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until flavours are absorbed.
17. further add 2 tbsp coriander, ½ tsp kasuri methi and ¼ tsp garam masala. mix well.
18. finally, enjoy paneer butter masala with roti or naan.

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking