PANEER BUTTER MASALA

This was the first North Indian recipe that I tried out when I actually learnt to cook..I am still learning :D This recipe might seem a little difficult but its actually very easy if one notices the details well.

Ingredients

serves 2

Paneer - 2 cups, cubed

Onions - 2 medium sized, very finely chopped (pureed if you like it that way)

Tomatoes - 2 big, (pureed)

Ginger minced finely - 1/2 tbsp

Garlic minced finely - 1/2 tsp

(or ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp)

Coriander powder / malli podi - 1 tsp

Garam Masala - 1 tsp

Red chilli powder - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - a pinch

Kasuri methi / dry fenugreek powder - 1/2 tsp (I din't use it this time)

Cashewnuts - a handful, grind to paste

Butter - 2 tbsp

How to make it

Heat the butter in a pan, add the onion paste and fry for 2 mins. Then add the ginger and garlic (or paste), chilli powder, Coriander powder and Garam masala. Saute for another 2 mins.

Now add the pureed tomatoes and Cashew paste, and salt. Stir well and leave on sim for about 5 mins.

Add the paneer and let cook. If the gravy seems too thick, add little water and keep cooking for about 5-6 mins.

Remove from fire, adjust the taste and serve it with hot rotis

p.s. - excuse the picture quality. I clicked it in such a hurry :)