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Restaurant Style Paneer Makhani
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Paneer Makhani Recipe

Paneer Makhani is a creamy, vegetarian Indian gravy recipe. Learn to make restaurant style paneer makhani at home in a few steps.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 490kcal
Author: Hina Gujral

Equipment

  • Heavy Bottom Kadhai
  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 500 gram paneer (cottage cheese)
  • 1 Cup makhani masala
  • 2 tablespoon ghee or butter
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 bay-leaf
  • 4 tablespoon fresh cream
  • ¼ Cup full-fat milk (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

Instructions

  • Cut the paneer into equal size cubes and set aside. 
  • Next, prepare the makhani masala as suggested in the recipe here.
  • Heat butter or ghee in a pan over medium flame. 
  • Add bay leaf along with the makhani masala. Stir to combine and cook the masala over low heat for 4 - 5 minutes. 
  • Now add the cream, salt to taste, garam masala, paneer cubes and milk. Mix nicely and allow the makhani gravy to simmer for 10 - 15 minutes over low heat. Keep stirring at regular intervals. 
  • Once the makhani gravy gets the desired consistency, turn off the heat. Add crushed kasuri methi and stir to combine. 
  • Garnish paneer makhani with cream and fresh coriander leaves just before serving.
  • Serve Paneer Makhani with naan, jeera rice or lachha paratha. 

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Notes

  • Makhani Masala can be prepared few days before as well and can be stored in the fridge. Or you can make it from scratch just before making the dish. 
  • If you prefer makhani gravy real thick then skip adding milk. I add milk to tone down the thickness of the gravy. 
  • Many recipes suggest marinating and frying paneer before adding in the masala. But I feel frying makes paneer chewy. So I never follow this step in any of my paneer curry recipes. 
  • Instead of fresh cream, you can use either cashew nuts paste/poppy seeds paste to make a rich and creamy makhani gravy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Calcium: 627mg