Instant Paneer Butter Masala

Although this is not the traditionally prepared paneer butter masala, it tastes equally good and is a quick to make recipe. It is inspired by the recipe from vah chef ; tried and tested :)

Preparation time: 10 mins
Makes 2 servings
Cooking time: 15 mins

Ingredient:

Fried or Fresh Paneer - 1/2 cup
Tomato puree - 1 cup ( alternatively you can use tomato paste - 2 tbs )
Fried Onion - 1 handful
Cumin - 1 tsp
Ginger-garlic Paste - 2 tsp
Tomato Sauce - 2 tsp
Milk - 1.5 cups
Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
Kasuri Methi - 1/2 tsp
Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
Salt - to taste
Butter - 1/4 cup


Procedure:

1. Mix the following thoroughly with 3/4 cup milk in a bowl - Chilli powder, Kasuri Methi, Garam masala and Coriander powder. 
2. To this add the tomato puree and tomato sauce and mix to well to smooth consistency.
3. Heat butter in a pan and add cumin & fried onions. 
4. Add ginger garlic paste and saute well.
5. Pour in the tomato mixture and add salt.
6. Cover it and let this cook in simmer flame for about 5 -7 minutes.
7. You will see the paste thickened and butter oozing out. 
8. Give it a light mix and add the paneer to it. Saute it slightly.
9. At this stage u can also little red food color if you prefer. Add the remaining milk little by little while sauteing frequently to thin the gravy.
10. Let this come to a nice boil and keep it in simmer flame again for gravy to thicken.
11. Garnish finally with chopped cilantro. 

Serve the delicious Paneer Butter Masala with roti/naan or pulav :)