Simple Paneer Makhni Recipe for beginners...
Note : This quantity will serve 2 people.
1. Paneer - 100 g
2. Tomatoes - 2 Large
3. Onion - 1 Large
4. Garlic - 5-6 cloves
5. Ginger - 1/2 inch piece
6. Green Chilly - 1 No.
7. Bay Leaf - 1 small leaf
8. Cinnamon - 1 inch piece
9. Whole Coriander Seeds- 1 teaspoon
10. Cardamom - 2 small pods
11. Butter - 50 g( 2 Tablespoons)
12. Cream- 1 tablespoon
13. Kasuri Methi crushed- 1/2 teaspoon
14. Salt - According to taste
15. Sugar - 1/2 teaspoon
16. Kitchen King Powder- 1/2 teaspoon
17. Red Chilly Powder - 1/2 teaspoon
18. Cashewnuts - 4-5
Method:
In a pan, add roughly chopped Onion, Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic, Green chilly, whole spices, cashew nuts 1 1/2 cups of water and boil for approx 20 min or till the tomatoes and onions are fully cooked and become mushy. Add a tablespoon of butter and mix.
Allow the boiled mixture to cool down and grind into a smooth paste.
Next, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a pan, add the ground paste and fry for 15 min or till fat separates from the sides. Add 1/2 cup water and bring to boil. Add the kitchen king masala, red chilly powder and continue to cook for 5 min. Add the paneer, crushed kasuri methi, salt, sugar and fry on higher flame for 2 min.
Finally add the cream, mix well and turn off the flame. Yummy Paneer makhni is ready to serve...
Tastes best with Roti, Chapati, Rice.
