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Brown Butter Paneer Makhani

Cultural Context

Originating from North India, Paneer Makhani is a rich and creamy dish traditionally served with naan or rice. It reflects the culinary heritage of Mughlai cuisine, where the use of butter and cream is common to create indulgent flavors. Today, variations abound, with some recipes incorporating brown butter for a deeper, nuttier taste, making it a beloved choice in Indian restaurants worldwide.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
butter
oil
2 medium onions
4 medium tomatoes
2 dry red chilies
1 green chili
a piece of ginger
4 garlic cloves
3 cloves
3 green cardamom
10 peppercorns
10 almonds
15 cashew nuts
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp salt
half a cup of milk
half a cup of water
1 tbsp honey
500 G paneer cubes
half a teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
kasturi methi
fresh cream
chopped coriander leaves

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu is lower in calories and can mimic texture.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free alternative.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a budget-friendly substitute.

1

Place a wok or karai on medium high heat and add some butter and oil.

2

Add 2 medium onions, 4 medium tomatoes, 2 dry red chilies, 1 green chili, a piece of ginger, 4 garlic cloves, 3 cloves, 3 green cardamom, 10 peppercorns, 10 almonds, 15 cashew nuts, 1 tbsp coriander powder, and 1 tsp salt to the wok.

3

Pour in half a cup of milk and half a cup of water, then add 1 tbsp honey and mix everything together.

4

Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.

5

Open the lid, let it cool, and transfer the mixture to a mixer grinder to grind it into a smooth paste and set aside.

6

Place a pan on medium high heat and add some butter and oil again.

7

Add 500 G of paneer cubes to the pan and stir for a bit.

8

Sprinkle half a teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1 teaspoon of Kashmiri chili powder over the paneer and sauté gently, stirring it.

9

Add a bit of water to prevent the masalas from burning, cover, and cook on low heat for 2 to 4 minutes.

10

Open the lid and add the gravy that was set aside, stir everything together, cover, and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes on low heat.

11

Open the lid and garnish with some kasturi methi, fresh cream, and chopped coriander leaves.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingblending

Equipment Needed

wokkaraimixer grinderpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

Paneer MakhaniButter Paneer

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