A popular north indian dish made in restaurant style. Also known by different names paneer makhanwala, butter paneer..PANEER MAKHNI Ingredients400 grams cottage cheese (paneer), cut into 1 inch long rectangles4-5 medium tomatoes, cut into quarters2 tablespoons butter 4-5 garlic cloves1 inch ginger, chopped4-5 green cardamoms1 blade mace (javitri)2 teaspoons red chilli (deghi mirch) powderSalt to taste2 teaspoons honey ½ teaspoon garam masala powder½ teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) powder + for sprinkling1 tablespoon fresh cream Fresh coriander sprig for garnishingMethod1. Heat butter in a deep non-stick pan. Add garlic cloves, ginger, green cardamoms, mace and sauté till fragrant. 2. Add chilli powder and sauté for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and mix. Add salt, cover and cook till tomatoes turn soft. 3. Add 1½ cups water, mix, cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes or till tomatoes turn pulpy. 4. Discard the whole spices, remove from heat and blend the mixture into a smooth mixture. 5. Strain the mixture in another non-stick pan. Place the pan on heat and bring the mixture to boil. 6. Add honey, reduce heat and mix. Add garam masala powder and ½ teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves powder and mix. Add cream and mix. Add cottage cheese and mix well.7. Sprinkle some dried fenugreek leaves powder and serve hot garnished with a coriander sprig.Preparation Time: 5-10 minutesCooking Time: 35-40 minutesCuisine: IndianClick to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1h0pGXfBest cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQqFacebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoorTwitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoor#sanjeevkapoor
