Malai Makhani Gravy Recipe

Name: Malai Makhani Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g tomatoes, washed and chopped; 4 green chilies, de-seeded and chopped; 1 teaspoon ginger paste; 1 teaspoon garlic paste; 3 green cardamoms; 1 1/2 teaspoons red chili powder; 5 cloves; 1 teaspoon sugar (optional); salt; 1 teaspoon ginger, julienned (cut into thin strips); 1 1/2 teaspoons kasuri methi; 1/2 cup butter (makhan); 3 -5 saffron strands, crushed and soaked in; 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 cup cream (malai)

Servings: persons

500 g tomatoes, washed and chopped
4 green chilies, de-seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
3 green cardamoms
1 1/2 teaspoons red chili powder
5 cloves
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
salt
1 teaspoon ginger, julienned (cut into thin strips)
1 1/2 teaspoons kasuri methi
1/2 cup butter (makhan)
3 -5 saffron strands, crushed and soaked in
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup cream (malai)

1
Cook tomatoes in 2 cups of water.
2
Add green chillies, ginger and garlic pastes, red chilli powder, cardamoms, cloves, salt and sugar.
3
Cook over low heat until it becomes thick and of sauce consistency.
4
Remove from flame.
5
Allow to cool.
6
Bring the sauce to a boil.
7
Add the butter and cream.
8
Stir and mix well.
9
Add the kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves) and ginger strips.
10
Stir well.
11
Add the saffron.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g tomatoes, washed and chopped, 4 green chilies, de-seeded and chopped, 1 teaspoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon garlic paste, and more.

Yes, Malai Makhani Gravy falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Malai Makhani Gravy

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