Paneer Masala Recipe

Ingredients

Paneer – 600 gms (diced into cubes)
Garlic and ginger paste – 3 tbsp
Green chillies – 4 (sliced)
Coriander Powder – 2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp
Cumin Powder – 1 tsp
Garam Masala – 1 tsp
Tomato – 3 ( made into purree)
Hot suace – 200 ml
Coriander – 1 sprig (chopped finely)
Butter – 60 gms ( unsalted)
Pepper – 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil for frying

Procedure

1.In a pan, heat a little oil. When hot, fry the diced paneer in the dish. Fry the paneer till it turns into golden brown in colour.

2.When they are fried well in the oil, remove the paneer and place it in a bloating paper to remove the oil.

3.In the same pan, add a little more oil, over a medium flame.

4.When hot add in the onions. Fry the onions in the oil, till they turn pinkish in colour.

5.Add to the onions, the ginger and garlic paste and stir it continuously for a minute or so.

6.Now add to the pan, the green chillies and fry again till they form a white coating on top.

7.Add in the spices – coriander, turmeric, cumin and garam masala. Fry the masalas well with the onions in the pan. Add a little more oil if needed .

8.To the dish, add in the tomato purée and the hot sauce. Stir the suaces together and wait for it to come to a boil.

9.When it begins to boil, add in the butter to the gravy and the chopped corriander leaves as well.

10.Mix all the ingredients together till the butter is melted. When ready, throw in the fried paneer cubes to the pan. Stir well so that the gravy coats the cubes. Add salt and pepper to your taste.Your spicy paneer masala recipe is now ready to eat.

Serves: 5
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes