Paneer Butter Masala

==Description==
Paneer butter masala is a delightful dish. With this easy paneer butter masala recipe, you can enjoy a restaurant-style meal at home. Don't forget, you can always adjust the ingredients to suit your taste, making it perfect for any occasion.
== Ingredients ==
* 341 Gm nanak paneer
* 100 Gm amul butter, salted
* 1 can tomatoes, chopped
* 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
* 1 red onion, chopped
* 1-1/2 T olive oil + extra for frying the paneer
* Garam masala
* 2 Kashimiri red chilis, whole
* 1/2 c. cashews
* 1/2 tsp. Red chile powder 
* 1 pinch jeera
* ground coriander
* ground turmeric
* 1/2 T. ketchup
* honey
* 1/2 c. cream
== Directions ==
#In a pan add 1 T. olive oil, garam masala, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, red chilis, and cashews. 
#Pour 1 cup water and cook for 3 min.   
#Blend the mixture into a fine paste. 
#In a pan add 1/2 T olive oil and butter, now add 1 teaspoon red chili powder, pinch of jeera,  and blended paste. 
#Then in that gravy add some coriander powder, turmeric, ginger garlic paste, kasuri methi salt according to taste, garam masala, ketchup, a few drops of honey and cream. 
#Pan fry the paneer cubes in some olive oil from all sides with some red chili powder sprinkle . 
#Now add the fried paneer cubes in the gravy and cook for 5 minutes until it will not start boiling and garnish it with some fresh coriander leaves. 
=== Notes & Pro Cooking Tips ===
*Serve with chapatis or Naan.  
*This dish is high in protein due to the paneer, and the cream provides a good amount of calcium. However, keep in mind that there are also quite a few calories in paneer butter masala because of the butter and cream.
*Paneer Quality: Always use fresh and soft paneer. It should be firm yet able to crumble easily. If using store-bought paneer, soak it in warm water for 10-15 minutes before using to make it soft.
*Tomato Puree: If you prefer a smoother gravy, use canned tomato puree instead of fresh tomatoes.
*Spices: Roasting spices before grinding them will enhance the flavor of your dish. Also, remember to adjust the spice level according to your taste.
*Creaminess: For a richer and creamier paneer butter masala, you can add some cashew paste or almond paste to the gravy.
*Butter and Cream: These are key ingredients in this dish. Don't skimp on them if you want the authentic restaurant-style flavor. But if you're health-conscious, you can reduce the amount slightly.
*Cooking Paneer: Avoid cooking paneer for too long as it can become rubbery. Just simmer it in the gravy for a few minutes before turning off the heat.
*Instant Pot Cooking: When cooking in an Instant Pot, make sure you release the pressure naturally to avoid curdling the cream.
*Garnish: Garnishing with fresh coriander leaves and a swirl of cream just before serving can enhance the look and flavor of your paneer butter masala.
*Remember, the secret to a great paneer butter masala lies in the quality of ingredients and the love you put into cooking it. Happy cooking!
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