Ingredients
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2 medium size cut Onion
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5-6 Tomatoes
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3-4 Garlic Cloves
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2 Dried Red Chillies
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1 finely chopped small Ginger Knob
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1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
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1/4 cup Cashews
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1 tbsp Melon Seeds
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Salt as per taste
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2 tsp + 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
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1/2 cup Water
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2 tsp Oil
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1 tbsp Butter
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2 tsp Coriander & Cumin Seeds Powder
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1 tsp Garam Masala (alternatively Kitchen King masala can be used)
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Kasuri Methi
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1/4 cup Milk
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1 tsp Sugar (alternatively honey can be used)
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Salt as per taste
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350 gm Paneer, cut into cubes
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2-3 Slit Green Chilli & chopped Coriander
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2 spoon Fresh Cream (optional)
About
Paneer Butter Masala in a pressure cooker is a quick and flavorful North Indian dish made with soft paneer cubes simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-based gravy. The dish features a blend of spices like garam masala, cumin, and coriander, enhanced with butter and cream for a luscious texture. Cooking it in a pressure cooker saves time while infusing the flavors deeply into the paneer. It’s typically garnished with fresh coriander and served with naan or rice, making it a comforting meal. This dish is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Steps
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In a pressure cooker, add chopped onions, tomatoes, garlic cloves, dried red chillies, chopped ginger, cumin seeds, cashews, melon seeds, salt, Kashmiri chilli powder, and water. |
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Pressure cook for 2 whistles, then let the mixture cool down. |
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Once cooled, churn the mixture in a blender until smooth and keep aside. |
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Heat 2 tsp oil and 1 tbsp butter in a pan. Add 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder, coriander and cumin seeds powder, garam masala, and a little kasuri methi. Fry well. |
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Pour the blended gravy into the pan and mix well. If the gravy is too thick, add 1/4 cup milk. Add sugar and adjust salt to taste. Cover and cook for 5 minutes on medium-high heat. |
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Gently add the cubed paneer to the gravy and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Stir in slit green chillies and chopped coriander. |
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Turn off the heat and add 2 tablespoons of fresh cream. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy your scrumptious Paneer Butter Masala with roti, naan, or paratha! |
