Paneer Makhani Recipe

Name: Paneer Makhani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; 2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons honey; salt; 8 -10 peppercorns; 2 inches cinnamon sticks; 5 green cardamoms; 10 cloves; 1 tablespoon ginger paste; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 2 cups tomato puree; 1 tablespoon kashmiri chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi); 1 cup fresh cream; 400 g cottage cheese (paneer); 2 -3 green chilies; 1/4 cup butter

Servings: persons

2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons honey
salt
8 -10 peppercorns
2 inches cinnamon sticks
5 green cardamoms
10 cloves
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
2 cups tomato puree
1 tablespoon kashmiri chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
1 cup fresh cream
400 g cottage cheese (paneer)
2 -3 green chilies
1/4 cup butter

1
Cut the paneer into one inch cubes or triangles.
2
Remove stem, wash and chop green chillies. Take butter in a microwave dish, heat uncovered, for thirty seconds on Microwave HIGH (100%).
3
Add bay leaves, peppercorns, cinnamon, green cardamoms and cloves. Add ginger paste, garlic paste and green chillies. Stir well and cook, uncovered, on Microwave HIGH (100%) for three minutes.
4
Add tomato puree, Kashmiri red chilli powder, garam masala powder, salt and one and a half cups of water.
5
Cook, covered, on Microwave HIGH (100%) for ten minutes.
6
Add sugar or honey and crushed kasuri methi. Adjust salt and mix well.
7
Add the paneer pieces, cook, uncovered on Microwave MEDIUM (70%) for eight minutes. Add fresh cream.
8
Cook, uncovered, on Microwave LOW (50%) for two to three minute. Serve hot.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon garam masala powder, 2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons honey, salt, and more.

Yes, Paneer Makhani 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.

Paneer Makhani

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