Paneer Makhani or Butter Paneer (Cottage Cheese in Butter-Tomato Gravy) Recipe

Name: Paneer Makhani or Butter Paneer (Cottage Cheese in Butter-Tomato Gravy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Butter; 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste; 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste; 1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 2 cups Tomatoes, Pureed; Salt To Taste; 1 block (about 8 To 9 Oz. Size) Cottage Cheese Or Paneer, Cubed; 1 Tablespoon Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves); 1/4 cups Fresh Cream; Your Favorite Indian Bread, To Serve

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Butter
1 teaspoon Ginger Paste
1 teaspoon Garlic Paste
1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder
2 cups Tomatoes, Pureed
Salt To Taste
1 block (about 8 To 9 Oz. Size) Cottage Cheese Or Paneer, Cubed
1 Tablespoon Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
1/4 cups Fresh Cream
Your Favorite Indian Bread, To Serve

1
Heat butter in a pan.
2
Add the ginger paste, garlic paste and saute till the raw smell cooks out.
3
Add chilli powder and fry for a minute.
4
Tip in the pureed tomatoes and cook till oil separates.
5
Add salt and cottage cheese and cook for a minute.
6
Meanwhile, in another heated pan, add the kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) and heat on low flame till it turns a shade darker and the aroma comes out.
7
Switch off the heat and immediately tip the kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) into a small bowl and crush finely using your finger tips.
8
Add this to the gravy and stir well.
9
Finally, add the fresh cream and let cook.
10
As soon as you see it bubbling, switch off the heat.
11
Serve with any Indian bread of your choice.

226

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Butter, 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste, 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste, 1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder, and more.

Yes, Paneer Makhani or Butter Paneer (Cottage Cheese in Butter-Tomato 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.

Paneer Makhani or Butter Paneer (Cottage Cheese in Butter-Tomato Gravy)

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