paneer makhanwala recipe, how to make paneer makhanwala recipe

paneer makhanwala recipe – paneer or cottage cubes in a buttery, creamy, tangy and mildly sweet sauce. this paneer makhanwala recipe has restaurant like flavors and taste.

the recipe is a variation of paneer butter masala and paneer makhani. basically makhani gravy is added in all three. so some people say paneer makhani and paneer makhanwala is same recipe and some say paneer makhani and paneer buter masala are same. all this confusion is because of similar gravy and the butter (makhan) which goes in the preparation of these recipes.

i won't go into this discussion because at the end what matters is the taste. basically all three recipes taste awesome. generally the makhani gravy does not have onion. however, in this recipe, i have added onion along with some whole spices. if you like creamy buttery taste in a paneer dish then you will love this recipe.

the method to make paneer makhanwala is similar to my shahi paneer recipe except for the ingredients added. this is a rich curry and so is very filling. along with the butter and cream i have also added cashews. a good paneer recipe when you have guests at home or to make during a festival or celebration. i made this dish for my parents who have currently visited us.

paneer makhanwala is often seen in the restaurant menus. many years back this dish along with chilli paneer would be mine and my sister's choice of paneer dish in any restaurant.

paneer makhanwala is best served with naan or tandoori rotis. next best is to serve with chapatis or phulkas.

lets start step by step paneer makhanwala recip:

1. first mix chopped onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, cashews, mace, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom with 1 cup water.

2. cook everything til the tomatoes and onions soften without a lid. allow this mixture to cool. about 14 to 15 minutes on a medium flame.

3. then add everything including the stock in a good blender or grinder. grind to a smooth paste. remember there should be no small pieces of cashews. everything should be ground very well to a smooth paste. add water if required while blending. but better to avoid if possible. as if you add water, then while sauting the masala splutters.

4. then heat butter in the same pan. add tejpatta/indian bay leaf (this is fresh tejpatta) and saute for a few seconds.

5. add the ground makhani paste. stir well.

6. sprinkle red chili powder. ( i have used kashmiri red chili powder which gives a bright red color. you can also use deghi mirch).

7. stir well and saute the masala on a medium flame. if the mixture starts spluterring, then keep a lid half covered on the pan. let the moisture reduce and the spluttering will stop. but do stir in between.

8. keep on stirring often. you have to saute the masala till you see the butter leaving the sides. it has to be sauteed so well. this takes time but patience is the key. you have to stir often. the masala would start clumping together and begin to reduce slowly.

9. here is how the masala should look like with the fat oozing from the sides. this sauting took me about 20 minutes on a medium flame.

10. now add slit green chilies, salt and water.

11. again stir very well and bring the gravy to a gentle simmer for about 2 to 3 mins.

12. add honey or sugar and again stir.

13. add the paneer cubes. stir gently and simmer for 2 mins.

14. add the cream, kasuri methi  and garam masala.

15. stir and switch off the flame. check the taste and add more salt, honey or red chili powder if required.

16. serve paneer makhanwala garnished with cream, grated paneer, ginger  julienne and coriander leaves, hot with naan or rotis.

if you are looking for more paneer recipes then do check palak paneer, malai paneer, tawa paneer masala, paneer jalfrezi, paneer tikka masala and matar paneer.

paneer makhanwala recipe below:

paneer makhanwala recipe

paneer makhanwala recipe - paneer cubes in a rich buttery creamy makhani gravy. a restaurant style dish.

Author: dassana

Recipe type: main

Cuisine: indian

Serves: 4 to 5

Ingredients (american measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)

for the makhani gravy:

• 1 medium to large onion, 80 gms, ¾ cup roughly chopped onions
• 3 to 4 medium tomatoes, 160 to 170 gms, 1.5 cups roughly chopped tomatoes
• ½ inch ginger, chopped
• 3 to 4 medium garlic, chopped
• 2 single strands of mace
• 2 to 3 green cardamoms
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 2 to 3 cloves
• 2 tbsp whole cashews, about 10 to 12 cashews
• 1 cup water

rest of the ingredients:

• 250 to 300 gms paneer, cut into cubes or squares
• 1 to 1.5 tsp kashmir red chili powder or deghi mirch (if using a hot variety of red chili powder, then add ½ to ¾ tsp)
• ¼ tbsp low fat cream ( i used amul cream)
• 1 tej patta/indian bay leaf
• 1 green chili, slit
• 1.5 cups water or as required
• ¾ tsp kasuri methi/dry methi leaves, crushed
• ¼ tsp garam masala powder
• 1 tsp honey or ½ tsp sugar - or add as required as per your taste
• 2 to 2.5 tbsp butter at room temperature,
• 1 tbsp cream for garnishing
• 1 tbsp grated paneer for garnishing (optional)
• ½ inch ginger, julienne
• salt as required
• few chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. first mix chopped onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, cashews, mace, cinnamon, cloves and cardamoms with 1 cup water.
2. cook everything til the tomatoes and onions soften without a lid. cook for about 14 to 15 minutes on a medium flame. allow this mixture to cool.
3. then add everything including the stock in a good blender or grinder. grind to a smooth paste. remember there should be no small pieces of cashews. everything should be ground very well till smooth.
4. heat butter in the same pan.
5. add tejpatta (bay leaf) and saute for a few seconds.
6. add the ground makhani paste. stir well.
7. sprinkle red chili powder. ( i have used kashmiri red chili powder which gives a good color. you can also use deghi mirch).
8. stir well and saute the masala on a medium flame.
9. keep on stirring often. you have to saute the masala till you see the butter leaving the sides. it has to sauteed so well. this takes time but patience is the key. takes about 20 to 22 mins on a medium to high flame. check the step by step pics (picture no 9) for the consistency of how the masala paste should be before you proceed to the next step.
10. now add slit green chilies, salt and water.
11. again stir very well. cook for 2 to 3 mins.
12. then add honey or sugar and again stir.
13. add the paneer cubes and simmer for 2 mins.
14. add the cream, kasuri methi and garam masala.
15. stir and switch off the flame. check the taste and add more salt, honey or red chili powder as required.
16. serve paneer makhanwala garnished with cream, grated paneer, ginger julienne, and coriander leaves, hot with naan or rotis.

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