PANEER BUTTER MASALA

Who will not fall for this delectable all time favorite side dish?
It is a perfect side dish for any rice or roti....


INGREDIENTS

• Paneer cubes -2 cups
• Garlic -1 clove
• Onions (chopped)- 1 cup
• Tomatoes -3
• Oil - 1 Tablespoon
• Butter - 3 Teaspoons
• Cinnamon - 1 stick
• Garam Masala powder -1/4 Teaspoon
• Chilli powder - 3/4  Teaspoon
• Salt to taste

METHOD

• Immerse tomatoes in boiling water.Wait for 10 minutes.Deain and peel off the skin.
• Mash well.
• Heat the oil.
• Sautee the cinnamon stick,garlic and onions .
• Cook till they are reddish.
• Add the tomato pulp. Cook well. 
• Add the salt and chilli powder.
• Boil till the raw smell goes off.
• Remove the cinnamon stick.
• Cool and puree in a blender.
• In a teaspoon of butter,Sautee the paneer cubes on low heat for less than a minute.
• Add them to the puree.
• Mix well . Simmer for 3-5 minutes over low heat (Do not over cook.It hardens the paneer).Add the garam masala powder.
• Add the butter. Stir well and remove from the stove.

#Adding a pinch of sugar enhances the taste of the gravy.

# This dish is usually not very spicy-So those who favor hot curries should add a little more chilli powder.

Garnish with coriander leaves or fresh cream (if you wish)