paneer makhanwala

paneer 250 gm

1 large onion, minced

tomato puree200 gm

fresh cream100 gm

butter2 tbsp

dried fenugreek leaves or kasoori methi 2 tbsp

red chilly powder 1/2 tsp

garam masala powder1/2 tsp

chopped coriander leaves 1tsp

sugar 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Method

In a saucepan, add three cups of water. Turn off the

heat once the water gets hot. Add paneer pieces in

this water and keep aside. (Soaking in hot water

makes the paneer soft.) Melt butter in a pan. Add

tomato puree and minced onion. Saute till oil

separates from this paste. Add kasoorimethi, salt

as per taste, sugar and red chilly powder. Simmer

for four to five minutes. Add cream and garam

masalapowder and cook for two to three minutes.

Drain the water from the paneer. Add the paneer

pieces andcook for a minute. Serve hot, garnished

with coriander.