How to Prepare Paneer Butter Masala

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut your paneer into one-inch cubes.

   Tofu can be substituted if you can’t find paneer or you want to make a vegan dish.
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   Step 2: Chop your tomatoes and slice your onion.

   , This will help you to add them quickly and avoid burning your spice mixture (masala). , Turn the burner to medium high heat. , of butter and your oil.
   
   Melt together. , of crushed coriander seeds.
   
   Sauté the mixture for 30 seconds. , Sauté for thirty seconds. , Continue cooking for 30 more seconds. , Cook on high heat until you see oil start to leave the spice mixture.
   
   This will take at least three to four minutes., Be careful when transferring hot ingredients. , Heat the pan on medium high heat. , Cook for two minutes. , Salt the mixture to taste. , Reduce heat to low and cook for five minutes. , Remove from heat immediately after., Sprinkle with crushed coriander seeds.
   
   Serve with rice, naan or rotis.
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   Step 3: Pre-measure your spices and place them in small bowls near the stovetop.

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   Step 4: Put a deep sauté pan

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   Step 5: frying pan or kadai/karahi on your stovetop.

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   Step 6: Add three tbsp.

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   Step 7: Toss in bay leaves

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   Step 8: cloves

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   Step 9: cinnamon

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    Step 10: red chili and one tsp.

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    Step 11: Add the onion.

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    Step 12: Add in the ginger and garlic pastes.

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    Step 13: Throw in the tomatoes

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    Step 14: coriander powder and red chili powder.

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    Step 15: Puree the masala in a food processor or food mill.

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    Step 16: Wipe the cooking pan clean.

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    Step 17: Add the rest of the butter and the pureed mixture.

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    Step 18: Toss in the paneer.

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    Step 19: Pour in the water.

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    Step 20: Mix in your kasoori methi.

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    Step 21: Pour in the cream.

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