# Paneer Butter Masala

## Ingredients

### Gravy

- `1` tablespoon oil
- `2` green cardamoms
- `1` cup onions
- `1` 1-inch ginger
- `1/4` tsp garlic powder
- `1` tsp salt
- `1` tsp sugar
- `1` tsp kashmiri chili powder
- `1` tsp garam masala
- `1` tsp ground coriander
- `1` 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
- `30` g whole cashews
- `1` cup cold water

### Paneer Butter Masala

- `2` TBSP butter
- `1` bay leaf
- `1` 2-inch cinnamon stick
- `3` whole cloves
- Gravy from the previous step
- `300` paneer, cut into small cubes
- `1` TBSP crushed dried fenugreek leaves
- `1` TBSP crushed coriander leaves
- `3` TBSP heavy cream

## Directions

### Gravy

- heat oil in pan
- saute spices in oil
- add the crushed tomatoes and cashews and water
- use an immersion blender to blend smooth

### Paneer Butter Masala

- melt butter in a pan
- add spices and saute for 2 minutes
- add the gravy to the pan
- cook on low for 12 minutes
- remove the whole spices and discard
- add the paneer and cook for 2 minutes
- remove from heat, garnish with coriander leaves, fenugreek leaves, and heavy cream

Servings: 3

Category: Meals

Link: https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/paneer-butter-masala-restaurant-style/

Tags: Indian, Vegetarian