Paneer Butter Masala

Description
Paneer butter masala is a delightful dish. With this easy paneer butter masala recipe, you can enjoy a restaurant-style meal at home. Don't forget, you can always adjust the ingredients to suit your taste, making it perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

 * 341 Gm nanak paneer
 * 100 Gm amul butter, salted
 * 1 can tomatoes, chopped
 * 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
 * 1 red onion, chopped
 * 1-1/2 T olive oil + extra for frying the paneer
 * Garam masala
 * 2 Kashimiri red chilis, whole
 * 1/2 c. cashews
 * 1/2 tsp. Red chile powder
 * 1 pinch jeera
 * ground coriander
 * ground turmeric
 * 1/2 T. ketchup
 * honey
 * 1/2 c. cream

Directions

 * 1) In a pan add 1 T. olive oil, garam masala, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, red chilis, and cashews.
 * 2) Pour 1 cup water and cook for 3 min.
 * 3) Blend the mixture into a fine paste.
 * 4) In a pan add 1/2 T olive oil and butter, now add 1 teaspoon red chili powder, pinch of jeera,  and blended paste.
 * 5) Then in that gravy add some coriander powder, turmeric, ginger garlic paste, kasuri methi salt according to taste, garam masala, ketchup, a few drops of honey and cream.
 * 6) Pan fry the paneer cubes in some olive oil from all sides with some red chili powder sprinkle.
 * 7) Now add the fried paneer cubes in the gravy and cook for 5 minutes until it will not start boiling and garnish it with some fresh coriander leaves.

Notes & Pro Cooking Tips

 * Serve with chapatis or Naan.
 * This dish is high in protein due to the paneer, and the cream provides a good amount of calcium. However, keep in mind that there are also quite a few calories in paneer butter masala because of the butter and cream.
 * Paneer Quality: Always use fresh and soft paneer. It should be firm yet able to crumble easily. If using store-bought paneer, soak it in warm water for 10-15 minutes before using to make it soft.
 * Tomato Puree: If you prefer a smoother gravy, use canned tomato puree instead of fresh tomatoes.
 * Spices: Roasting spices before grinding them will enhance the flavor of your dish. Also, remember to adjust the spice level according to your taste.
 * Creaminess: For a richer and creamier paneer butter masala, you can add some cashew paste or almond paste to the gravy.
 * Butter and Cream: These are key ingredients in this dish. Don't skimp on them if you want the authentic restaurant-style flavor. But if you're health-conscious, you can reduce the amount slightly.
 * Cooking Paneer: Avoid cooking paneer for too long as it can become rubbery. Just simmer it in the gravy for a few minutes before turning off the heat.
 * Instant Pot Cooking: When cooking in an Instant Pot, make sure you release the pressure naturally to avoid curdling the cream.
 * Garnish: Garnishing with fresh coriander leaves and a swirl of cream just before serving can enhance the look and flavor of your paneer butter masala.
 * Remember, the secret to a great paneer butter masala lies in the quality of ingredients and the love you put into cooking it. Happy cooking!