Paneer Butter Masala

This one is again by Miss Sreevidya Nair...

Paneer cooked in spicy rich tomato gravy-

a recipe without the usual matar/palak with paneer :)

You need:

Cottage cheese (paneer),
400 gramsButter
2 teaspoonsOil
1 teaspoonBay leaves
2 Cloves
2 Cinnamon
2 one-inch sticksDried red chillies, broken 2
Coriander seeds, crushed 2 tablespoons (optional)
Onion , sliced 1-2 medium
Ginger-garlic paste 2 teaspoons
Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Tomatoes, chopped 6-7 medium
Salt to taste
Kasoori methi , crushed 1/2 teaspoon
Fresh cream 2 tablespoons (cheese can also be used)


How to :
Heat butter with one teaspoon oil in a kadhai. Add bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, red chillies (and half of the crushed coriander seeds-if using). Sauté for half a minute. Add onion and stir-fry for thirty seconds and add ginger paste and garlic paste. Cook till the mixture is cooked. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder and tomatoes. Cook on high heat till oil leaves the masala. Add paneer pieces and salt. Add half a cup of water. Cook covered on low heat for five minutes. Sprinkle kasoori methi and mix in lightly. mix in cream/cheese.Remove from heat. Serve hot. Yummy paneer butter masala is ready.