Charishma's Favourite Paneer Butter Masala

Ingredients

• 250 g fried panir, cubes (cottage cheese)
• 1 onion, ground into a paste
• 1 inch gingerroot, ground into a paste
• 6 garlic flakes, ground into a paste
• 2 tomatoes, ground into a paste
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
• 2 teaspoons fresh cream
• 2 teaspoons cashew nuts paste
• 2 teaspoons ghee
• 1/2 teaspoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• salt

Directions

1. 1

   In a pan heat the ghee until melted.

2. 2

   Fry onion-ginger-garlic paste until it turns golden brown.

3. 3

   Add the masala powders and saute till the raw smell is gone.

4. 4

   Add tomato paste and saute for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Fold in sugar and kasoori methi.

6. 6

   Add fresh cream and cashewnut paste.

7. 7

   Cook on low flame and add paneer cubes and salt.

8. 8

   Stir in 1/2 cup water and cover the pan.

9. 9

   Cook for 3 minutes.

10. 10

    Once the gravy thickens, add 1/2 teaspoons butter and remove from heat.

11. 11

    Garnish with cashewnuts and mint leaves.

12. 12

    Serve hot with naan or rotis or kulchas or parathas.

13. 13

    Enjoy!