Paneer Makhanwala

INGREDIENTS:

Paneer - 250 gms (cut into cubes of 1″ each)
Grated Paneer or Cheese - 1/2 tbsp.
Garlic Cloves - 8-10
1 Onion Ginger - 1″ piece
Bay Leaf - 1
Cinnamon - 1″ stick
Cloves - 2
Cardamom - 2
Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - to taste
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
Malai or Cream - 2 tbsp
Butter - 1/2 tbsp
Coriander (chopped) - 1/2 tbsp
Tomato Puree - 3 tbsp
Sugar - 1/4 tsp
Kasoori Methi - 1 tsp
Ghee to deep fry paneer

DIRECTIONS:

Deep fry paneer in hot ghee till light golden. Keep aside.

Grind the onions, ginger and garlic to a paste.

Heat 1/2 tbsp. of ghee (use the one in which paneer was fried) in a heavy saucepan.

Add clove, bayleaf, cardamom and cinnamon. Fry for 3-4 seconds.
Add the paste and fry till golden.

Add the dry masala, sugar and tomato puree. Fry for 2 minutes.

Add 2 cups of water. Simmer on low flames for 7-8 minutes.

Add the malai, butter, methi, paneer pieces and cook for 2 minutes till paneer softens.
Transfer to serving dish.

Garnish with chopped coriander and grated paneer.
Serve hot with parathas or naans.

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