Impossibly, rich, and creamy Paneer Makhni is to die for! Insatiable, inviting, and a culinary delight. The combination of the spices with fresh cream makes it a homely dish perfect for both rice and roti lovers. Here’s our Paneer Makhni recipe.

Ingredients

• Paneer cut into cubes – 400 gms
• Ginger-garlic paste – 1/2 tsp
• Kashmiri red chili powder – 1 tsp
• Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder – 1/2tsp
• Garam masala – 1/4 tsp
• Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
• Hung yougurt – tbsp
• Butter – 2 tbsp
• Salt – as required

For the gravy

• Finely chopped onions – 1 small
• Diced tomatoes – 6 medium sized
• Ginger garlic paste – 1/2 tsp
• Finely chopped ginger – 1/2 inch
• Slit green chilies – 2
• Kashmiri red chili powder – 1 tsp
• Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala powder – 1/4 tsp
• Kasoori methi – 1/2 tsp
• Fresh cream – 2 tbsp
• Butter – 2 tbsp
• Oil – 1 tsp
• Salt – as required

Method

• Marinate the paneer cubes with ginger-garlic paste, Kashmiri red Chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, hung yogurt and salt. Cover and keep aside.
• For the gravy, add 1 tbsp of butter and a little oil in a wok.
• Fry onions until translucent.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and fry until raw smell goes.
• Now add the diced tomatoes and cook till soft.
• Cool this mixture and transfer it into a blender and blend until smooth.
• Now sieve this into a bowl to give you a smooth velvety gravy.
• Meanwhile cook paneer in a pan. Grease the pan with some butter. Place the paneer cubes, cook for 2 minutes on one side, flip them and cook for another 2 mins on the other.
• Add another dollop of butter into the same wok.
• Add ginger and green chilies and fry for few seconds.
• Add the gravy. To this, add Kashmiri red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and cook for 2 mins.
• Crush the kasoori methi before adding. Then add fresh cream and mix. Cook for another 2 mins.
• You can add some sugar or honey in case you feel the gravy is a little tangy.
• Add the paneer cubes. Mix gently.
• Garnish with some more cream and a little kasoori methi
• Serve with naan or any Indian bread, rice, or peas pulav.