Getting Started...

I'll try to post mostly indian authentic recipes for those who seek comfort and wants to enjoy cooking. Great chefs are not born, but created through a journey of salty, spicy, tangy, sweet experiments and yes, I fall in the same category. Most of the recipes i post will be simple and easy to prepare especially for working woman. How do i know that? Yes.. i know because i make them frequently in my own kitchen. Also, there are many recipes i learn from different sites of Mallika Badrinath, Sanjeev kapoor and tarala dalal. I've learnt these throughout the time and have experimented in my own kitchen with my own additions too. And, I would suggest you not to worry or get scared to try out all my posts as i have already experimented the same on my husband and parents ;-) and yes.. they are much more healthier .... Lets remember that the key ingredient of all the dishes are fun and joy... lets enjoy cooking.. ...

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Paneer Butter Masala

An all time favorite North Indian dish :) . The peas, tomatoes and paneer combination  gives this dish  a great taste for the indian buds..

And.. here is the recipe..

Ingredients:

To grind:
Onion - 2
Garlic - 10 pieces (I used Ginger Garlic Paste)
Jeera - 1 tsp
Bay Leaves - 1
Coriander seeds - 2 tsp
Cashews / Almond  - 5
Chilli powder - 2 tsp
Green chillies - 2
Turmeric powder - ½ tsp


Cubed Paneer - 1 cup (Immerse it in hot water so that the paneer is not hard)
Peas - 2 cups (This can be added to name it as "Mutter Paneer" but i added it since i had lots of peas :D )
Salt
Oil - 21/2 tsp
Tomato puree - ½ cup
Cloves -4
Saunf - ½ tsp
Yoghurt - 1/2 cup
Fresh Cream - to garnish



Preparation:

  • Cut the paneer into big pieces,  immerse it in hot water so as to have a soft paneer
  • Heat some oil and butter in a pan. Add cloves and saunf.
  • Add the ground paste with a cup of thick yoghurt  to it, let it boil till the oil seperates frm masala.
  • Add half cooked peas (optional) and paneer to the mixture.
  • Add tomato puree to them. Make it boil for about 5 mins and remove it from the stove.
  • Finally garnish with coriander leaves or decorate with fresh cream and serve hot with rotis or rice.