Paneer Makhani, a very rich subzi from the lap of the punjab. Recipe link : http://www.tarladalal.com/Paneer-Makhani-(-Punjabi-Subzi-)-30897rSubscribe : http://goo.gl/omhUioTarla Dalal App: http://www.tarladalal.com/free-recipe-app.aspxFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/TarlaDalal/207464147348YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TarlaDalalsKitchen/featuredPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/tarladalal/Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/107883620848727803776Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tarla_DalalTarla Dalal Blogspot: http://tarladalal.blogspot.in/Paneer MakhaniA favourite with most people while eating out at any punjabi restaurant! paneer makhni as the name suggests is a very rich subzi from the lap of the punjab. It uses one of punjabi cuisines most loved ingredients butter. In traditional punjabi houses, the women folk make pure white butter from thick creamy milk. The liquid that is left over after the butter has been removed is very delicious and cooling and makes a tasty drink. Soft paneer chunks are dunked into a rich tomato based gravy a must try for all paneer lovers!Preparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 25 minutesMakes 2 servings IngredientsFor The Red Gravy1 cup chopped tomatoes1/2 cup sliced onions1/4 cup cashewnuts (kaju)2 whole dry kashmiri red chilliesOther Ingredients2 tbsp butter1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste25 of cinnamon (dalchini)2 cloves (laung / lavang)2 cardamoms1 bayleaf (tejpatta)2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)1 tsp garam masala3 tbsp tomato pureesalt to taste2 tbsp whisked curds (dahi)1/2 tsp sugar2 tbsp fresh cream1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) strips , cut into 1" x 1/4"For The Garnish1 tbsp fresh creamMethod For the red gravy1. Combine all the ingredients along with 1 1/2 cups of water in a kadhai and boil on a high flame for 10 to 15 minutes or till the tomatoes are soft, while stirring occasionally.2. Cool and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste. Keep aside.How to proceed1. Heat the butter in a kadhai, add the garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.2. Add the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and bayleaf and sauté on a medium flame for a few more seconds.3. Add the dried fenugreek leaves, garam masala, tomato purée and red gravy and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.4. Add the salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.5. Add the curds, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 more minute.6. Add the sugar, 1/4 cup of water, paneer and cream, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 minutes.7. Serve hot garnished with fresh cream.