Paneer Methi Masala

This recipe can be an ideal substitute for butter chicken masala for vegetarians.You can use Tofu(Soy Cottage Cheese) instead of  Paneer and try this recipe.This serves 4 . Serve this dish hot with Dosa,Chapati,Parota, Naan,Fried rice,pulao etc.Enjoy Cooking at home!.Bon Appetit!.

Paneer Methi Masala - Paneer cooked with methi and cream

Ingredients:

12 pieces cottage Paneer
1-2 tbsp kasoor methi leaves
1 no onion (pasted)
1 tbsp tomato puree
2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
2 tsp butter
2 tbsp low fat fresh cream
2 tsp cashew nut paste
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon juice

Directions:

1.Heat butter in a pan and fry paneer pieces for a min.keep it aside.
2.In the remaining butter,saute kasoor methi leaves first,then add onion paste and tomato paste.Saute for 2 mins till butter separates.
3.Add chilli powder,turmeric powder,garam masala and salt - to taste.saute for 2 mins.
4.Add cashew nut paste, fresh cream and saute for a min .
5.Now add fried paneer and mix well.After 2 mins add lemon juice and turn off the flame.
6.Serve this dish with dosa,chapathi,parotta and Nan.