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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
paneer 200g
onion chopped 1 medium
tomato chopped 1 small
butter 1 tbsp
whole spices of your choice
ginger garlic paste 1 tbsp
red chilli powder 1/2 tsp
turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
coriander powder 1/2 tsp
tandoori masala powder 1/2 tsp
garam masala powder 1/2 tsp
yoghurt 2 tsp
tomato sauce 1 tbsp optional
chaat masala 1/2 tsp
cashewnut paste 1 tbsp
cooking cream 1 tbsp
kasuri methi 1 tsp
capsicum 1/2 bowl optional
green chilli 1
green coriander for garnish
olive oil 1/2 tsp

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

Heat olive oil and sauté onion for 1 minute or until raw smell goes, then add tomato for 1 minute. Cool and make a fine paste, set aside.

2

Heat butter and add whole spices. When aromatic, add ginger garlic paste and sauté on low flame for 2 minutes.

3

Add red chilli powder and mix. Then add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and tandoori masala, mixing well before adding the onion and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes on low flame.

4

Add yoghurt, tomato sauce, salt, garam masala powder, and chaat masala. Mix and cook for 2 minutes on low flame.

5

Add cashewnut paste and cream, mixing nicely. Adjust consistency by adding half to 1 cup water, mixing well.

6

Add paneer and kasuri methi, mixing and cooking on low flame for 5 minutes.

7

Add capsicum and onion cubes, cooking just for 1 minute.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

Paneer MakhaniButter Paneer

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