How to make Makhanwala Paneer -
Chunks of paneer cooked in a creamy onion tomato masala.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Paneer (cottage cheese) (पनीर), Tomato (टमाटर)
Cuisine : Punjabi
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Makhanwala Paneer Recipe Card
Every paneer lover swears by this recipe of makhanwala panner or paneer butter masala. Chunks of soft paneer tossed in a smooth onion tomato masala made rich with a good addition of fresh cream and butter. The hint of spices in the sweetish creamy gravy is like a party for your taste buds. Have it with crisp tandoori rotis and you will definitely be pleased.
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Makhanwala Paneer Recipe
Paneer (cottage cheese) cut into 1 inch cubes 400 grams
Tomato quartered 500 grams
Garlic cloves 7-8
Ginger piece, roughly chopped 1 1/2 inches
Green cardamoms 7
Mace blade 1/2
Red chilli powder 2 tablespoons
Nutralite 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) 1 1/2 teaspoons
Honey 1 tablespoon
Fresh cream 1/4 cup
Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
For garnish
Fresh cream 2 teaspoons
Fresh coriander leaves 1 sprig
Method
Step 1
Heat a deep non-stick pan. Add the tomatoes, garlic, ginger, green cardamoms, mace, 1 cup water, red chilli powder and Nutralite and let it boil for 15 minutes.
Step 2
Add the salt and mix well. Take the pan off the heat and allow it to cool.
Step 3
Blend the gravy to a fine puree, strain into another deep non stick pan and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add the cottage cheese cubes and kasoori methi powder and honey and cook for further 2-3 minutes. Add the cream and garam masala powder and mix lightly.
Step 5
Transfer into a serving dish, garnish with a swirl of fresh cream and a coriander sprig and serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1907 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 37.6 gm
Protein : 79.2 gm
Fat : 160 gm
Other : Zinc- 2.2mg
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