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Paner Makhani
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Panner Makhnai is a delectable, sweet and tangy gravy (made with tomatoes as core ingredients) with soft Paneer/Indian Cottage Cheese. Paneer Makhnai or Paneer Makhanwala, recipe with stepwise pics.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
20
minutes
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Course
Main, Quick Lunch and Dinner Ideas
Cuisine
Indian, North Indian
Servings
4
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
200
g
Paneer/Indian Cottage Cheese
approx. 2 cups
10-12
Cashew Nut pieces
4
Tomaotes(Medium)
1
tsp
Kasuri Methi/Dried Fenugreek Leaves
1-2
tsp
Garam Masala
1
tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
1
Bay Leaf
1
Cinamom stick (small)
optional
1
tsp
Suagr/Honey/Agave Nectar
2
tbsp
Butter
1
tbsp
Oil
4-5
Garlic Cloves
1"
Ginger Piece
1
Green Chilli
optional
2
tbsp
Canned Tomato Sauce
optional
Instructions
Cut Paneer into cubes of desired size.
Soak in lukewarm water fro 5-10 minutes.
Cut tomatoes in irregular pieces.
In a pan, add water about 1.5-2 cups water, then add cashew nuts, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and whole spices.
Once the tomaotes are soft and mushy, swtich off the gas and let the mix cool down.
Puree the mixture in very smooth paste. You can take starin water before making puree. Add it later to curry.
In the same pan or take another one, add oil and butter. Once the butter starts to melt, add Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder.
Mix with butter for a few seconds and then add puree. Mix nicely. Puree will splutter so be careful.
Keep on cooking the mixture for a 1-2 min, stirring in between.
Add tomato sauce(optional), sugar, garam masala and mix well.
Add about ¼-half cup of water to adjust the consistency. Use the water strained after cooking tomatoes and spices. Cook for a minute.
Add Paneer cubes and salt and mix nicely.
Cook for just a couple of seconds so that the masala coats evenly on paneer cubes.
Add roasted and finely crushed kasuri methi/dried fenugreek leaves and mix well.
Add more butter if you like and serve hot with the bread of your choice.
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Notes
Substitute Paneer with Tofu and butter with any flavourless oil, for vegan version..
Keyword
Indian Cottage Cheese, Makhani gravy, Paneer, Paneer recipes
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