Butter Paneer Masala

Ingredients

1.   2 chopped onions + 2 sliced onions

2.   2 tomatoes (grated)

3.   1/4 capsicum (cut into thin slices)

4.   200 g cottage cheese (cut into cubes) + 20-30 g cottage cheese (crumbled)

5.   2 green chilies (chopped)

6.   1 tsp coriander seeds

7.   1 tsp black peppercorns

8.   2 tsp coriander powder

9.   1 tsp red chili powder

10. 1 tsp degi mirch powder

11. 1-2 bay leaves

12. A small piece of cinnamon

13. 2 whole cardamoms

14. 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

15. 1/2 tsp garam masala

16. 1/2 tsp black pepper powder

17. 30 g butter

18. Fresh coriander (for garnishing)

19. Salt to taste

20. Oil

Method

1.Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan. Add bay leaves,cardamoms,cinnamon and ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 2 mins.

2. Add onions,green chili and capsicum. Saute until onions are translucent. 

3. Add coriander seeds,peppercorns,red chili powder,degi mirch powder,coriander powder,black pepper powder and salt. 

4. Add the grated tomatoes and cook the masala until it leaves the sides of the pan. 

5. Once the masala is cooked,add crumbled cottage cheese and butter. Add some water if needed. Cook with the lid on for about 5 mins.

6. Add the cottage cheese cubes and mix with gentle hands making sure that the pieces of cottage cheese don't break.

7. Finish with garam masala and fresh coriander.

ENJOY!!