How to make Paneer Makhni - Paneer simmered in a creamy onion tomato masala.
This recipe has featured on the show Khanakhazana.
Main Ingredients : Paneer (cottage cheese) (पनीर),
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
Paneer Makhni Recipe Card
Paneer makhani is also known as paneer butter masala and is made with cottage cheese simmered in a creamy onion tomato masala. This popular paneer recipe has the slightest hint of sugar that goes in to balance all the flavours from the spices. The final sprinkling of kasoori methi or dried fenugreek leaves is essential to round off all the flavours and lift the taste of the final dish.
For more recipes related to Paneer Makhni checkout Paneer Butter Masala, Shahi Paneer, Malai Kofta Curry, Shahi Paneer . You can also find more Main Course Vegetarian recipes like Moong Beans, Hare Chane Aur Paneer Ki Sabzi, Stuffed Capsicums, Aviyal.
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Paneer Makhni Recipe
Paneer (cottage cheese) 200 grams
Oil 4 tablespoons
Green cardamoms 4
Cloves 6
Cinnamon 2 inch stick
Garlic crushed 7-8 cloves
Ginger chopped 1 1/2 inch piece
Green chillies chopped 2
Fresh tomato puree 3 cups
Salt to taste
Kashmiri red chilli powder 1 1/2 teaspoons
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 3 tablespoons
Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
Dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) 1 teaspoon
Honey 2 tablespoons
Skimmed milk 1/4 cup
Method
Step 1
Cut the paneer into two thick slices. Heat two teaspoons oil in a non-stick pan. Add green cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon, garlic and ginger and sauté till fragrant.
Step 2
Add green chillies and continue to sauté. Cook tomato puree in another non-stick pan with salt till it reduces slightly. Add this to the ginger-garlic masala and cook.
Step 3
Heat the remaining oil in a grill pan and place the paneer slices on it. Sprinkle some salt and red chilli powder and grill, turning sides once, till both the sides are golden.
Step 4
Add coriander leaves to the tomato gravy and mix. Add salt, remaining red chilli powder, garam masala powder, kasoori methi and honey and mix well.
Step 5
Once the paneer pieces are well grilled, take them off the pan and cut into cubes. Add these cubes to the gravy and mix. Just before serving add milk and mix. Serve hot with chapatti.
Best Cooked In
Wonderchef Caesar Frying Pan With Wooden Handle 24cm
