Paneer makhani recipe is a delightful main course preparation of cottage cheese (paneer) which is cooked in smooth and creamy, yet simple and subtle gravy. Paneer has a perfect balance of all the flavors. It can be served with steamed rice or instant butter naan.
Paneer Makhani calls for
Paneer: I love to use homemade paneer for its softness and freshness.
Makhani gravy: There are multiples ways of making makhani gravy. This one is very simple and fusses free. I have used homemade tomato puree for the perfect color of my makhani gravy and smooth texture.
1. Heat 1 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp butter
2. Add 1 large chopped onion, 5-6 garlic cloves, 1/2 inch chopped ginger, 10 cashews, 1 inch cinnamon stick, and 1 black cardamom, and cook till onion and cashew becomes soft
3. Cool it and add in the grinder jar
4. Make a smooth paste
5. Heat 1 tbsp butter
6. Now add paste of onion and cashews. Stir and cook till it releases oil
7. Add 1 and 1/2 cup tomato puree and 1 tsp red chili powder
8. Stir and cook till tomato puree thickens
9. Add 1 cup water and mix well, and cook for 2-3 minutes
10. Now add 3 tbsp fresh cream and mix well
11. Add salt to taste and 1/2 tsp sugar, mix well and stir
12. Add 200 grams paneer cubes and simmer for 2 minutes. For best results use homemade paneer
13. Garnish with Kasuri methi and chopped coriander leaves
14. Bon Appetit: Serve paneer makhani with naan and rice
PREP TIME 20 minutes
COOK TIME 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME 40 minutes
1. Heat 1 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp butter.
2. Add 1 large chopped onion, 5-6 garlic cloves, 1/2 inch chopped ginger, 10 cashews, 1 inch cinnamon stick, and 1 black cardamom, and cook till onion and cashew becomes soft.
3. Cool it and add in the grinder jar.
4. Make a smooth paste.
5. Heat 1 tbsp butter.
6. Now add paste of onion and cashews. Stir and cook till it releases oil.
7. Add 1 and 1/2 cup tomato puree and 1 tsp red chili powder.
8. Stir and cook till tomato puree thickens.
9. Add 1 cup water and mix well, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
10. Now add 3 tbsp fresh cream and mix well.
11. Add salt to taste and 1/2 tsp sugar, mix well and stir.
12. Add 200 grams paneer cubes and simmer for 2 minutes. For best results use homemade paneer.
13. Garnish with Kasuri methi and chopped coriander leaves.
14. Bon Appétit: Serve paneer makhani with naan and rice.
Please rate us and share your valuable feedback
Visitor Rating: 5 Stars
Visitor Rating: 3 Stars