Paneer Butter Masala

A rich, tasty favourite and indulgent dish to order in restaurants:

 Here is my take on Paneer Butter Masala.

Ingredients:

500 grams paneer cubes

1/2 cup butter

2 Bay leaves

I onion, chopped

1 tablespoon Ginger paste

1 tablespoon crushed garlic

1 teaspoon Coriander powder

1 teaspoon cumin powder

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 teaspoon Red chilli powder

1 tin chopped tomatoes

1 teaspoon Salt

1 teaspoon Kasoori methi

1/4 cup Fresh cream

1 tablespoon oil

Method:

1. Heat half the butter with the oil on medium heat in a kadai.
2. Add the onions, garlic and ginger and cook till the onions are soft, for about 6 minutes.
3. Now add all the spies and the tomatoes.
4. Let this cook till the oil separates, and then blend the mixture in a food processor.
5. In the kadai, heat the remaining butter and add the pureed mixture to the kadai.
6. Let this cook for a few minutes and then add the paneer.
7. Pour in half a cup of water, add the salt and cover the kadai with a lid.
8. Let this cook for around 5 minutes and then add the kasoori methi.
9. Take off the heat and drizzle the cream in and mix.
10. Eat hot with chapatis or rice.