Paneer Makhani

This is my all time favorite Punjabi dish. It is buttery, silky and just melts in your mouth.  Paneer Makhani or Butter Paneer is yet another well known North Indian classic dish. In this dish, paneer cubes are simmered in a creamy, tomato sauce. Pair with Naan and/or Jeera rice and you are good to go. I have hosted plenty of dinners with this recipe and every time it has proved to be a hit.

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups cubed Paneer
• 1 1/2 cup of tomato sauce plus some water
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp chilli-garlic-ginger paste or more according to taste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp kasuri methi
• 2-3 tbsp butter
• salt to taste

Method: 

1. Heat he butter in a sauce pan and add a little jeera to crackle, 
2. Add the chilli- ginger-garlic paste and cook for a few minutes.  
3. Add the tomato sauce and let it cook.
4. Now add all the seasoning and add the Paneer cubes and let them absorb the flavor from the sauce, so simmer it for a bit.
5. Add the heavy cream at the end and cook for another few minutes.
6. Sprinkle some cilantro on top and serve with naan and/or jeera rice.