Paneer Butter Masala is a vegetarian delight and a special night's dinner in every home. The rich and indulgent Indian dish is cooked in a creamy, buttery gravy. Its velvety texture and exquisite flavours combine some of the most aromatic spices like cumin, garam masala, coriander, and just a bit of chilli powder for warmth. This Paneer Butter Masala Recipe is perfect for the weekend dinner night. The gravy base is mainly tomatoes, online, garlic, and generously added butter. You can enjoy the dish with chapati, naan or even rice. Enjoy everyone's favourite and India's beloved staple by trying out this Paneer Butter Masala recipe.

• 60 gm paneer
• 1/2 tbsp butter
• ¼ tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/4th cup onion
• 1/2 cup tomato puree
• 1/4th tsp lal mirch powder
• 1/8th tsp turmeric powder

• Chop paneer into small, bite-sized cubes and set them aside.
• Place a pan on the stove and set the heat to medium. Add half tbsp butter and allow it to completely melt.
• Take 1/4th tsp of ginger garlic paste and add it to the pan.
• Cook the paste for about a minute or two, and keep stirring it continuously until it releases a fragrant aroma.
• Add 1/4th cup of onions, finely chopped, to the pan. Mix them well with the ginger garlic paste and cook them until they turn golden brown.
• Now, add the tomato puree and give it a good mix.
• Add 1/4th tsp of lal mirch powder, 1/8th tsp of turmeric powder, 1/4th tsp coriander powder and 1/8th tsp garam masala.
• Mix the puree with all the dry masalas and cook it for 5 to 7 minutes.
• You will notice that the tomato puree will start to separate from the oil.
• Add 1/4th cup of water to the pan and stir to combine it with the mix.
• Allow it to boil and then simmer it for about 10 minutes. This ensures that the flavours blend well.
• Now that the gravy is ready add the set-aside paneer cubes to the pan and cook for another five minutes.
• Add 2 tbsp of fresh cream to improve the texture and richness of the dish.
• Finely chop some coriander leaves and sprinkle them on top of the prepared dish as garnish. Pat yourself on the back, and grab your spoon! It's ready. Now, enjoy the recipe of Paneer Butter Masala.