Paneer Butter Masala

Ingredients used in Paneer Butter Masala

• paneer cubes (1 inch ) - 1 cup 
• Butter - 4 tbsp + 2 tbsp 
• Oil - 2 tbsp 
• Bay leaves - 2 
• Cloves - 4 
• Black cardamom - 2 
• Onion paste - ¾ cup 
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp 
• Kasuri methi - 2 tbsp 
• Turmeric powder - ½ tsp 
• Salt to taste 
• Tomato puree - ½ cup 
• Kashmiri red chili powder - 1½ tsp 
• Kitchen king masala - 2 tsp 
• Garam masala - ½ tsp (optional) 
• Fresh cream - ¼ cup + 2 tbsp 
• Water - ¼ cup 

Method:

• Heat 4 tbsp butter and oil in a pan. Add bay leaves, cloves, black cardamom and sauté for few seconds.
• Add onion and sauté for 5 mins. Add ginger-garlic paste, kasuri methi and turmeric powder.
• Sauté for 1 minute.
• Add salt and tomato puree. Cook covered for 3-4 mins.
• Add Kashmiri red chili powder, kitchen king masala, garam masala powder and ¼ cup cream.
• Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add paneer cubes and mix well. Cook covered on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Add 2 tbsp cream, water, and 2 tbsp butter.
• Mix well and cook covered till oil leaves the sides.
• Garnished with coriander seeds some cream and serve hot with naan.