Vegetarian

Butter Paneer Masala is for Dinner.

Butter Paneer Masala takes several minutes to prepare.

Butter Paneer Masala takes several minutes to cook.

Butter Paneer Masala makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Butter Paneer Masala are:

?1/2 lb. paneer (cubed)
?2 medium tomatoes
?1 green chili
?1/4 inch piece ginger
?1/2 cup green peas (optional)
?1/2 cup yogurt, whipped
?2 tablespoons oil
?Pinch of asafetida (hing)
?1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
?1 tablespoon coriander powder (dhania)
?1/2 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
?1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (lal mirch)
?2 bay leaves (tajpat)
?1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
?1/2 teaspoon garam masala
?1 teaspoon cornstarch
?2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (Green coriander)
?1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Here is how you make Butter Paneer Masala:

1.Deep-fry the paneer on low-medium heat until the paneer has a little golden- brown color. Set aside.2.Blend tomatoes, green chilly and ginger to make a puree.3.Heat the oil in a saucepan. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to oil; if seed cracks right away oil is ready.4.Add hing and cumin seeds.5.After the cumin seeds crack, add the tomato puree, coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder and bay leaves. Cook for about 4 minutes on medium heat.6.Tomato mixture will start to leave the oil and will reduce to about half in quantity.7.Add the whipped yogurt into the gravy. Stir occasionally for about 3 minutes on medium heat.8.To thicken the gravy, dissolve the cornstarch in 3 tablespoons of water and add to the gravy.9.Add the green peas and paneer. Let it cook for a few minutes until the peas are tender.10.Add the garam masala and cilantro. Add a little sugar if the gravy is sour.Serving Size: 2-4Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JCHANDRA1.

The nutritional information for Butter Paneer Masala is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 268.7

• Total Fat: 19.7 g
• Cholesterol: 1.8 mg
• Sodium: 629.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 11.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
• Protein: 13.5 g

Butter Paneer Masala is Indian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Butter Paneer Masala is Vegetarian