Paneer Makhani

Alice @cook_20407687

Popular in India, paneer Makhani is a traditional dish of paneer cheese cooked in a buttery, creamy, sweet and delicately spiced cashew and tomato based sauce. This rich and indulgent curry is a staple for the many vegetarians of India, often served with flat bread or basmati rice.

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Ingredients

2 servings

400 gtomatoes (tinned or fresh, chopped)
1onion
2 tspginger and garlic paste
225 gpaneer
5cardamom pods
2bay leaves
2 tbspgaram masala
Pinchsalt
Pinchsugar
1 tbspchilli powder
Pinchcinnamon
Small handful of cashew nuts
Fresh coriander, chopped
PinchKasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
Butter
Cream (optional)

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Steps

1

Saute finely chopped onion and tomato with cashews, ginger and garlic. Blend with a few tbsp water to make the base.
2

Saute garam masala, chilli powder, bay leaves, cardamom and cinnamon for 20 seconds.
3

Stir in the tomato base and simmer on medium height until oil separates. Add salt, sugar and any additional spices to taste.
4

Add chopped paneer, Kasuri Methi and 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander. Cook for a further 10 minutes.
5

Serve topped with a splash of cream and garnish with fresh coriander.