Paneer Makhani is a north Indian delicacy usually reserved for special occasions celebrated with friends and family. In more recent times, it has found a place on wedding and buffet menus. No doubt it takes a highly trained chef to prepare it, right? Wrong! YOU can make it right at your home.
In this recipe, you will learn how to make restaurant-style Paneer Makhani at home with zero cooking experience. We’ll use Truly Homemade™ Makhani Masala (Red Gravy) to make it in about 5 minutes!
Paneer Makhani
Course: Lunch, DinnerCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy2
servings5
minutes5
minutes500
kcalRestaurant-style Paneer Makhani at home in 5 mins.
Ingredients
55g Truly Homemade™ Makhani Masala
400ml Water
10g Butter
200g Paneer (cottage cheese)
1tbsp Malai or Cream
Directions
- Add the mixture (full packet) into 400 ml water.
- Mix well and keep it aside for 3-4 minutes. (it helps in mixing all the spices)
- Heat a pan with 10 gms butter (preferred for makhani – it goes well with butter).
- After the butter melts, pour the mixture into the pan. Add Kasuri Methi for enhanced flavors.
- Close the lid (important step). Let it simmer for 6-8 minutes.
- In the meantime, cut 200 gms of Paneer into cubes and add it to the mixture when done.
- Put out the flame and add chopped coriander for garnishing and 1 tablespoon of malai/cream (optional).
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