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Paneer Makhani Recipe

Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Paneer Makhani, a popular Indian dish made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) simmered in a creamy tomato-based sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Non-stick pan For cooking the gravy
  • 1 Blender For pureeing the tomato mixture

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Paneer Cut into cubes
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Tomato puree Freshly prepared
  • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder For color
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 1/2 cup Fresh cream
  • to taste Salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat butter in a pan, add ginger garlic paste, and sauté for a minute.
  • Add tomato puree, red chili powder, and cook until oil separates.
  • Add 1 cup of water, salt, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Blend the mixture to a smooth consistency and strain back into the pan.
  • Add paneer cubes, garam masala, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in fresh cream and remove from heat.
  • Serve hot garnished with cream and coriander leaves.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute paneer with tofu and cream with coconut cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 43750IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 3200mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Creamy, Paneer Makhani, Rich, Tomato-based, Vegetarian
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