Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer butter masala is a popular Indian dish made with soft cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a rich and creamy tomato-based gravy.
Ingredients:
- 200 grams paneer, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 2-3 green chilies, chopped
- 2-3 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- Heat the butter or ghee in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies to the pan and sauté until the onions turn translucent.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they become soft and mushy.
- Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, cumin powder, and salt to the pan and stir well.
- Cook the spice mixture for 2-3 minutes until the spices release their aroma.
- Add the paneer cubes to the pan and stir well.
- Pour the heavy cream into the pan and stir well.
- Cook the paneer butter masala on low heat for 10-15 minutes until the gravy thickens and the paneer cubes become soft and tender.
- Remove the pan from the heat and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
- Serve the paneer butter masala
This paneer butter masala recipe is healthy because it uses low-carb ingredients and is free from sugar and starch. It’s a rich and satisfying dish that is high in protein and healthy fats, making it a great option.
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