Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
Paneer Butter Masala
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 400g paneer, cut into 2.5cm cubes
- • 4 tbsp butter
- • 2 onions, roughly chopped
- • 15 cashews
- • 4 tomatoes, roughly chopped
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- • 1 tsp garam masala
- • 100ml fresh cream
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the onions, tomatoes, cashews, and ginger-garlic paste with 1/2 cup water for 15 minutes; cool and blend to a smooth puree.
2
Phase 2
Melt 2 tbsp butter, add the puree and Kashmiri chili powder, and cook 15 minutes until deep red and glossy.
3
Phase 3
Add 1 cup water and salt; simmer 5 minutes to a silky gravy.
4
Phase 4
Slide in the paneer cubes and simmer 3 minutes without hard boiling.
5
Phase 5
Stir in the cream, garam masala, and remaining butter; serve with naan or jeera rice.