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< Recipe Talk ~ Paneer Makhani Recipe |
| jdtech |
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Joined: 22 Oct 2006
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Ingredients:
250 gms paneer -- cut into 1'' cubes
3 tbsp desi ghee or oil
1/2 tsp jeera or cumin seeds
4 to 5 flakes garlic crushed
1/2 tsp garam masala and 2sp dhania powder
1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp red chilli powder according to taste.
1 tbsp kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
1 tsp tomato ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup of milk
1/2 cup cream (optional)
Grind together
4 large (400 gms) tomatoes,
2 green chillies 1" piece ginger to a smooth puree.
Method:
1. Heat 0il in a kadhai. Add jeera. When It turns golden, add garlic.
2. When garlic starts to change colour add the tomato puree and cook till absolutely dry.
3. Add kasoori methi and tomato ketchup.
4. Add masalas -- dhania powder, garam masala, salt and red chilli powder. Mix well for a few seconds. Cook till oil separates.
5. Add water. Boll. Simmer on low heat for 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat.
6. Mash 2-3 cubes of paneer and add to the gravy. Add the paneer cubes.
7. Keep aside to cool till serving time.
8. At serving time, add enough milk to the cold paneer gravy to get a thick curry, mix gently. (Remember to add milk only after the gravy turns cold, to prevent the milk from curdling. After adding milk, heat curry on low heat.)
9. Heat on low heat, stirring continuously till just about to boil.
10. Add cream, keeping the heat very low and stirring continuously. remove from fire immediately. Serve with parathas. |
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