Paneer Mutter Masala

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Paneer Mutter Masala is my daughter's  favourite recipe of all time.I started loving this recipe since i moved to Mumbai.Paneer mutter is a classic north indian punjabi recipe.It is a combination of peas and paneer,whatever be the style of preparation. A masala paste sauted in butter is further perked up with spice powders, tangy tomato, milk, cream and other ingredients to form a rich gravy that holds the star ingredients – mutter and paneer.Paneer Mutter Masala is an ideal accompaniment for rotis and rice too.



Ingredients
  1. Boiled green peas                              -3/4 cup 
  2. Paneer                                                -2 1/2 cups 
  3. Butter                                                 -2 tbsp 
  4. Chilli powder                                     -1 tsp 
  5. Cumin seeds(jeera)powder                -1/2 tsp 
  6. Garam masala                                    -1/2 tsp 
  7. Dried fenugreek leaves                      -1 tsp 
  8. Fresh tomato puree                             -2 cups 
  9. Salt to taste
  10. Honey                                                 -1 tbsp 
  11. Milk                                                    -1/4 cup
  12. Fresh cream                                        -1/4 cup 
  13. 1 tsp cornflour dissolved with 2 tbsp water


To Be Ground To A Smooth Paste


1 cup roughly chopped onion

2 tbsp broken cashenuts
5 to 6 garlic cloves
2 tsp roughly chopped ginger


Preparation


    1. Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the prepared paste and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    2. Add the chilli powder, cumin seeds powder, garam masala, dried fenugreek leaves and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
    3. Add the tomato purée and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    4. Add the honey, milk and fresh cream, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    5. Add the cornflour-water, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
    6. Add the green peas and paneer, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    7. Serve hot with naan or phulka.

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