Name: Paneer Methi Malai recipe by Jaideep Singh (Jai Ki Rasoi Se) at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Cottage Cheese (Paneer - 250 Grams; Onion Paste (Pyaz Ka Paste) - 1 Cup; Tomato Paste (Tamator Ka Paste) - 1 Cup; Cream (Malai) - 100 Grams; Finely Chopped Fenugreek Leave (Barik Kati Methi) - 4 Bunches; Finely Chopped Green Coriander (Barik Kata Hara Dhaniya) - 1 Bunch; Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch Powder) - 1 Table Spoon; Whole Spice Powder (Garam Masala Powder) - ½ Tea Spoon; Caraway Seeds (Shah Jeera) - 1 Tea Spoon; Slit Green Cardamom (Kati Hari Elaichi) - 3 to 4; Turmeric Powder (Haldi Powder) - 1 Tea Spoon; Ginger Garlic Paste (Adrak Lasoon Ka Paste) - 1 Table Spoon; Butter (Makhan) - 1 Table Spoon; Oil - As Per Requirement; Salt According to Taste

ABOUT Paneer Methi Malai RECIPE

Paneer or Cottage cheese is an amazing ingredient every vegetarian looks forward to in the food menu. It has become an integral part of Indian cuisine and is used in preparing different variety of dishes like starters, curries and desserts. Today in "Jai Ki Rasoi Se" used favourite ingredient and "Paneer Methi Malai" It has mild spicy tangy masala which goes well when served with naan and roti.

Ingredients Serving: 8

Cottage Cheese (Paneer - 250 Grams
Onion Paste (Pyaz Ka Paste) - 1 Cup
Tomato Paste (Tamator Ka Paste) - 1 Cup
Cream (Malai) - 100 Grams
Finely Chopped Fenugreek Leave (Barik Kati Methi) - 4 Bunches
Finely Chopped Green Coriander (Barik Kata Hara Dhaniya) - 1 Bunch
Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch Powder) - 1 Table Spoon
Whole Spice Powder (Garam Masala Powder) - ½ Tea Spoon
Caraway Seeds (Shah Jeera) - 1 Tea Spoon
Slit Green Cardamom (Kati Hari Elaichi) - 3 to 4
Turmeric Powder (Haldi Powder) - 1 Tea Spoon
Ginger Garlic Paste (Adrak Lasoon Ka Paste) - 1 Table Spoon
Butter (Makhan) - 1 Table Spoon
Oil - As Per Requirement
Salt According to Taste

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan or kadai, once the oil is hot add butter and allow it get melt. Now add caraway seeds, cook till oil get its flavours
Add finely chopped fenugreek leaves. Mix well and cook till oil get separated from it
Now add ginger garlic and onion paste. Mix all the ingredients and cook till onion become light brown or oil get separated
At this stage dry powdered masalas like red chilli, turmeric & whole spice powder. Season with salt according to taste. Mix all the ingredients and cook till oil get separated from them
Add tomato paste and mix it. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or oil get separated
Add cottage cheese and mix it. Add ½ cup of water and mix it. Cover and cook on low to medium flame till oil get separated
Finally add cream, finely chopped green coriander and slit green chillies. Mix and cook for a minute
Now the dish is ready to be serve with any Indian bread or flavored rice

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