RECIPES
Paneer Butter Masala
SPICES
Featured in this Recipe
Punjabi Garam Masala
Rs. 250.00
Ingredients
8 oz Paneer Cheese (or Queso Blanco
28 oz Tomato Sauce or Diced Tomatoes
1/2 Cup Diced Onions (*or use dried flakes)
1 Tablespoon Green Onion Flakes
2 Teaspoons Garam Masala Curry Powder
2 Teaspoons Sweet Curry Powder
1 Teaspoon Tandoori Seasoning
2 Tablespoons Honey (I use raw Honey from my own hives)
6 oz Frozen Peas
1 oz Crushed Cashews
1/2 Cup Plain Yogurt
To Taste/Garnish Cilantro
1-2 Tablespoons Olive Oil (for frying)
Preparation Instructions
1. Cut paneer into bite sized pieces (cubes or sticks) and sauté in olive oil until browned on one of more sides for each piece. Remove from skillet and set aside. (Note: paneer should not melt, even at this temperature)
2. In the same skillet, if using raw onions, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, then add tomato sauce. If using diced tomatoes, heat to a simmer and puree with a stick blender. Add dried onions if using them.
3. Add curry powders, seasoning and honey, and continue to simmer.
3. Heat frozen peas in a microwave, then add to the skillet.
4. Add crushed cashews and yogurt while continuing to stir until dish thickens slightly.
5. Stir in paneer and cilantro to taste.
6. Serve over rice (Jasmine or other) or with naan.