Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer Butter Masala is a rich and creamy Indian curry made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a tomato-based gravy.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Heat butter in a pan and add chopped onions. Sauté until golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
Add pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
In a blender, grind the soaked cashew nuts with a little water to make a smooth paste.
Add the cashew paste to the pan and mix well.
Add Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the cubed paneer and mix gently to coat it with the masala.
Add water as needed to adjust the consistency of the gravy. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Crush kasuri methi between your palms and sprinkle it over the curry. Mix well.
Finally, add fresh cream and give it a stir.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot with naan or rice.