Paneer Masala / Dhaba Style Paneer Masala / Paneer Gravy / Sana's kitchen

Paneer Masala Dhaba Style / Paneer Gravy / Paneer Recipes/ Paneer Masala by Rithwika / side dish for chapati

Ingredients :

2 Tsp Ghee

2 Tsp Oil

20 Cubes Paneer/ Cottage cheese

2 Small Cinnamon Stick

3 Cloves

2 Onion Finely Chopped

1 Tsp Ginger Garlic Paste

Salt to Taste

Puree of 2 Tomato

1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder

1 Tsp Coriander Powder

1 Tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder / Red Chilli Powder

1/4th Tsp Cumin Powder

2 Tbsp Curd

Water as required

Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves

Method :

First in a bowl take paneer into it add a pinch of chilli powder, turmeric powder & salt. Mix well . Let it Marinate for 10 mins .

Into a pan add 1 Tsp ghee & 1 Tsp Oil. Once heated add in the marinated paneer & fry until Golden & keep it aside.

Into the same pan add 1 Tsp ghee & 1 Tsp Oil . Then add in Cinnamon Stick & cloves. Roast until aromatic.

Further add in Onion, Ginger Garlic Paste & saute well until onion turns soft & brown.

Add tomato puree. Saute until it thickens & releases oil .

Now add turmeric powder, chilli powder & coriander powder & saute until raw smell goes off .

Add in whisked curd & mix well. Then add in 1/2 Cup Water, salt & mix well. Mix well, Switch the flame to low.

Boil the gravy for 2-3 mins in medium to low flame.

Now add in fried paneer & mix gently. Cover the pan & cook for 3 mins in low flame.

Finally add in chopped Coriander Leaves. Mix well.

That's it Dhaba Style Paneer Masala is ready to serve.

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