Paneer Butter Masala

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Ingredients

• 200g paneer
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 1 large onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 inch ginger
• 2 green chilies
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. Dice the paneer into 1 inch cubes. Place on a paper towel and press gently to remove excess moisture.
2. Chop the onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and green chilies, and set aside.
3. Melt the butter in a pan and add the cumin seeds. Let them crackle for a few seconds.
4. Add the chopped onion and cook until golden brown.
5. Add the ginger, garlic, and green chilies, and cook for a minute.
6. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.
7. Add the coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala, and mix well.
8. Blend the mixture into a smooth paste.
9. Return the paste to the pan and add the diced paneer. Cook until the paneer is well coated.
10. Pour in the heavy cream and mix well.
11. Simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.
12. Season with salt to taste.
13. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or naan.