Paneer Butter Masala Restaurant Style | Cottage Cheese Butter Masala

Paneer butter masala, is a delicious and creamy Indian dish. It has a rich flavor, texture, aroma and color. This dish tops the list in all Indian restaurants, but wouldn't it be simple if we make the same dish at home, it would be more healthy too!! Just spend a little more time, put in your effort and satisfy your family members with this restaurant version recipe. Paneer also known as cottage cheese is very tasty and delicate, it is rich in Calcium and Protein. This particular dish is so tasty and goes well with all Indian bread varieties, Rice, Pulao, Jeera rice etc. Lets see how to prepare this delicious recipe!

INGREDIENTS

1. Paneer - 200 grams 
2. Ripe Tomatoes - 3 
3. Big Onion - 1 
4. Cashews - 10 
5. Ginger-Garlic paste - 2 teaspoons
6. Red chilli powder - 2 teaspoons 
7. Coriander spoon - 1 tablespoon 
8. Garam masala - 1/2 tablespoon
9. Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon 
10. Kasoori methi / Dry fenugreek leaves - 1 tablespoon 
11. Lemon - 1/2
12. Fresh Cream - 1/2 cup 
13. Bay leaves - 1 
14. Cloves - 2
15. Butter - 3 tablespoons 

PREPARATION METHOD

• Pre-Preparation Method:
• Cut paneer into small rectangles sprinkle salt on it and set aside.








• Place a pan on flame add a tablespoon of butter and toast the paneer cubes until it turns slightly brown and set aside.
• In a bowl pour hot water and soak the paneer for 5 minutes and then remove the soaked paneer and set aside.
• In the pan add 3 tablespoons of butter and fry chopped onions until it gets cooked. Remove from pan and let it cool.
• After it cools grind it into fine paste and set aside
• Prepare tomato puree as follows;
• Pour water into a sauce pan and drop tomatoes into it. 
• See that the tomatoes are well immersed in water.
• Boil for 10 minutes.
• Remove the tomatoes and immediately soak it in cold water (or water at room temperature), this is the blanching process.
• Peel the skin from the tomatoes and grind the tomatoes into a fine paste.
• Tomato puree is now ready
• Extract juice from the lemon

• Preparation:

• Add remaining butter to a pan and place on flame, after it starts to melt, add bay leaves and cloves saute for a few seconds, then add the prepared onion paste and stir well, until it turns slightly brownish.
• Then add ginger-garlic paste and mix well until the raw smell leaves.
• Add salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and stir well. 
• Add the cashew paste and stir well cook for 3 minutes.
• Then add prepared tomato puree and cook for another 5 minutes. 
• When it seems cooked and raw smell has left, add the paneer cubes and stir well. 
• Sprinkle kasoori methi/dry fenugreek leaves and stir well. 
• Close the pan with a lid and cook on low flame for another 2 minutes.
• Uncover and add fresh cream and stir well. 
• Add a spoon of lemon juice mix well. 
• Remove from flame.
• Add a spoon of butter or garnish with fresh cream and Serve hot!!

TIP 1: Cream can be avoided and still the masala will taste good.

TIP 2: Use fresh paneer. 

Delicious paneer butter masala is now ready!! Serve with Chapathi, Roti, Dosa, Rice varieties Etc!!