Paneer Makhani

Ingredients

• Paneer – 14oz (approx. 1/2 kg)
• Oil – 2 tsp.
• Butter – 4 tbsp (50 gm)
• Garlic Paste & Ginger Paste: 1.5 tsp each
• Crushed Tomatoes – 1 cup
• Paprika or Kashmiri Mirch – 1/2 tsp
• Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp
• Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
• Garam Masala – 1 tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Heavy Whipping Cream – 1/2 cup
• Water – 1 cup or to taste
• Sugar (optional) – 1 tsp or to taste
• Cilantro – to garnish

Method

• 1. Cut panir to desired shape.
• 2. Heat a pan and add Oil and then Butter.
• 3. Once hot, add Ginger and Garlic paste & saute for 2 min.
• 4. Add in the Crushed Tomato.
• 5. Add the dry spices – Coriander Powder, Garam Masala, Paprika, Red Chili Powder and the Salt.
• 6. Mix and cook till oil separates.
• 7. Add Paneer and mix gently.
• 8. Pour 1 cup water and simmer for 5 mins.
• 9. Lower heat and add Cream.
• 10. Allow it to come to another boil.
• 11. Add Sugar and mix well.
• 12. Garnish with Cilantro and serve hot.