Indian Cheese in Creamy Tomato Sauce (Paneer Butter Masala)

Difficulty Rating 2 (Special Ingredient needed)

Coriander powder – 2 tsp.
Garam masala – 1 tsp.
Chili powder- ½ tsp.
Kasoori Methi – ¼ Tbsp.
Ketchup – ¼ cup
Tomato paste – 2 Tbsp.
Milk –about 3 cup
Butter – 2 Tbsp.
Ginger garlic paste – 2 Tbsp.
Fried Onions – ½ cup
Paneer (or substitute extra firm tofu), cubed – 1 block
Salt to taste
Milk or cream – 2 cups

1.   In a bowl, mix together coriander powder, garam masala, chili powder, kasoori methi, ketchup, tomato paste.  Add about 1 cup of milk and mix well.

2.   I a non-stick pan, heat butter until it melts.  Add ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw smell is gone.

3.   Add fried onions and mix well.

4.   Low heat and slowly add the spice mixture from above.

5.   Slowly increase heat and allow to simmer until the sauce begins to thicken and oil starts to come to the top.

6.   Add the paneer and mix well.

7.   Add salt to taste.

8.   Lower heat and slowly add remaining milk to thin the sauce.  Slowly increase heat and allow to simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens just a bit.

9.  Serve hot with rice.