queen of entrées, paneer/cheese makhani
An easy to make, satisfying to devour recipe...my family's most favorite Indian recipe...kids and adults love it, alike... you cannot eat just one single bite...you cannot see even a single morsel left-over... so finger-looking good!!!
prep time
5 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 cans tomato paste, no herbs added (6 oz)
- 1/2-1 tablespoon red chilli powder, kashmiri (or according to taste)
- - salt, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups water, to obtain the right consistency
- 14 ounces paneer, fresh, cubed
- 1/2 tablespoon garam masala, ground
- 1 cup cream, fresh
- 1 tablespoon honey
- - cilantro, fresh, for garnishing
How To Make queen of entrées, paneer/cheese makhani
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Step 1Heat a pan on the stove and melt the butter. As soon as the butter melts, add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Now stir in ginger and garlic and fry for a couple of minutes or until all the raw smells go away.
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Step 2Now stir in 2-6 oz cans of tomato paste (no herbs added/with salt) into the pan and fry for a minutes before adding salt and chill powder. Fry until oil leaves the sides
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Step 3After a couple minutes, stir in 1 cup of water and let it cook for 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to boil.
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Step 4Meanwhile, remove paneer from the packet, cube it and microwave the cubes on high for 2 minutes, 30 seconds at a time. TIP: microwave for 30 seconds alone at a time, remove the dish and check. Do it with care and caution to prevent spills.
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Step 5Add all these cubes, garam masala, remaining water and stir. Let this cook for a few more minutes or until done.
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Step 6Now stir in fresh cream and honey and let it cook for a couple of more minutes.
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Step 7Finally, turn off the stove and before serving garnish with cilantro.
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Category:
Other Main Dishes
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Keyword:
#Cottage-cheese
Keyword:
#paneer
Keyword:
#goes with rice
Keyword:
#goes with naan
Keyword:
#goes with any Indian bread
Keyword:
#can pair with bread slices too
Ingredient:
Dairy
Culture:
Indian
Method:
Stove Top
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