Paneer Butter Masala

Another classic north indian dish, creamy and delicious.One of my favorites.
I have not used any cream in this preparation, tried to keep it as low cal as possible.

Paneer cut in strips 1 cup
Onion 1 med diced
Tomatoes 4 diced
Dry Red Chillies 2
Green CHillies 1
Cashew 8
Turmeric powder a pinch
Garam Masala 1 tsp
Coriander Powder 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder 1/2 tsp
Ginger garlic paste 2 tsp
Salt to taste
Kasoori methi leaves few
Fresh Cream 1/4 cup optional
Coriander leaves few for garnish
Butter 2 tablespoon

Heat a kadai and add 1 tablespoon of butter.Add onions and cashew. Fry for a minute. Now add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell disappears
Add tomatoes, salt and turmeric powder. Add red chillies and green chillies. Cover and cook till done.Cool it and blend to a smooth paste.
This is a basic makhani recipe.

In the same kadai add the remaining butter , once it starts to melt add all the dry powders and saute for a couple of minutes.
Now add the blended puree and water.Dry roast kasoori methi leaves, powder by hand and add it to the gravy. Add salt if needed.
Cover and cook in a low flame for about 5 minutes.
Add paneer and simmer for another 5 minutes. Switch off the flame, add cream and garnish with coriander leaves.

Enjoy this delicious paneer delicacy with your choice of Indian bread.