Delicious restaurant-style 'Paneer Masala'. Make the same dhaba-like taste at home. Paneer Masala...

Masala Paneer Recipe Masala paneer is a thick and spicy gravy dish that goes well with roti, naan, or jeera rice. It is a staple of North Indian cuisine. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Serves: 3-4 Ingredients Main Ingredients: Paneer: 250 grams (diced) Onions: 2 medium (finely chopped) Tomatoes: 3 medium (puree or finely chopped) Ginger-Garlic Paste: 1 tablespoon Green Chillies: 2-3 (sliced ​​lengthwise) Fresh Cream/Malai: 2 tablespoons (optional) Coriander Leaves: Finely chopped (for garnishing) Whole Spices: Bay Leaf: 1 Cinnamon: 1-inch piece Cumin Seeds: 1 teaspoon Green Cardamom: 2 Ground Spices: Turmeric Powder: 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder: 1 teaspoon (to taste) Coriander Powder: 1 1/2 teaspoons Garam masala: 1/2 teaspoon Salt: to taste Step-by-Step Instructions Prepare the paneer: Heat some oil or ghee in a pan and fry the paneer pieces until lightly golden. After frying, soak them in lukewarm water to keep the paneer soft. Tadka: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil or ghee in the same pan. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon, and cardamom. When the spices begin to crackle, add the chopped onion. Saute the masala: Fry the onion until it turns golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies and stir for 1 minute. Tomatoes and dry spices: Add the tomato puree, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook the masala until the oil begins to separate from the spices. Prepare the gravy: Add half a cup of water to the spices (depending on how thick or thin the gravy is). When the gravy comes to a boil, add the fried paneer pieces. Final step: Add garam masala and fresh cream/malai. Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the paneer to absorb the spices. Serve: Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Pro Tips Soft paneer: Soaking the paneer in lukewarm salted water immediately after frying prevents it from hardening like rubber. Better color: For a richer red color, you can use a little 'Kashmiri red chili' along with the regular chili. Royal taste: You can also add cashew paste to make the gravy richer. #nirajkirasoi #paneerkirecipe #masalapaneer #paneerbhurji #paneerbuttermasala #recipe #nirajkirasoi #easyrecipe #food #paneerbuttermasala #cooking