Paneer Makkanwala

Paneer cubed – 1 cup
Butter – 2 ½ tbspn
Oil – to deep fry paneer pieces

Ingredients :

Grind together the following ingredients :

Onions – 2
Ginger – 1 inch piece
Garlic – 6 flakes
Red Chilies – 5
Coriander Powder – 2 tspn
Tomato – 3 small
Coriander leaves – ½ bunch
Curry Leaves – few
Grated Coconut – 1 ½ tbspn
Cashew Nut – ¼ cup
Cinnamon – 1 inch
Cloves – 4
Cardamoms – 3
Food colour – 1 pinch
Salt as required

For Garnishing :

Coriander leaves – few

Procedure :

Cut the paneer into cubes and deep fry in oil. Grind masala without adding water. Heat half of the butter and 1 tbspn of oil, add the ground masala and fry well till ghee separates from it. Add fried paneer cubes and 1 tbspn of butter with little water. Reduce the flame, cover and keep for a few minutes. Stir carefully in between. Now remove it and garnish with coriander leaves and serve. It goes good with Nan, chapathi, paratas.

Handy Tips :

For extra richness, fresh cream and more butter can be used.