Paneer Makhani or Butter Paneer (Cottage Cheese in Butter-Tomato Gravy)

Paneer Makhani is a popular dish in North Indian cuisine and is often served in restaurants as a vegetarian alternative to Butter Chicken.

This is vegetarian, gluten free, high protein and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Paneer Makhani or Butter Paneer (Cottage Cheese in Butter-Tomato Gravy)

Cooking Method: Frying, Simmering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
• 50 gram Butter
• 2 medium Onion
• 4 medium Tomatoes
• 1 inch Ginger
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 15 gram Cashew nuts
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cream
• 1 teaspoon Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garam Masala
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Coriander Leaves

Instructions

1. Heat butter in a pan and fry the paneer cubes until golden brown. Set aside.
2. In the same pan, add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. Add ginger and garlic paste and cook for a minute.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
5. Allow the mixture to cool and then blend it into a smooth paste.
6. Heat butter in a pan and add the tomato-onion paste.
7. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
8. Add water and simmer for 5 minutes.
9. Add fried paneer cubes, kasuri methi, and garam masala. Mix well.
10. Cook for another 5 minutes.
11. Add fresh cream and mix well.
12. Garnish with coriander leaves.
13. Serve hot with naan or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.