How To Make Butter Paneer Masala in COVID Lockdown at Home

It is difficult to see the bright side during the dark days of the coronavirus pandemic, but the fact that most people prepare their food at home is one possible silver coating. 

Here’s I am going to share my tips on how to make paneer butter masala at home.

What's the Butter Paneer Masala? 

Ummmmm, the paneer butter masala. Is there an Indian dish more plain, classic and comfortable? 

Butter Paneer Masala is simply a vegetarian version of the popular Indian Butter Chicken, also commonly called Shahi Paneer or Paneer Makhani. In several Indian restaurants both meals (Butter Paneer and Butter Chick) use the same rich and creamy tomato-y sauce. This simple butter paneer is one of the most favored and popular in our home. 

Paneer is much style cottage-like feta, feta or halloumi, new Indian cheese. 

It's slightly chewy, milky, a bit "bounce-y."

Is that apparent? To a degree, I love paneer, which is irrational. 

Paneer is easily cooked in a foolishly delicious sauce of tomatoes, cream and rich spices. It consumes the warm, buttery sauce and strengthens the world. 

My tip on how to make paneer butter masala better than anyone else is to add ground almonds that convey wealth and flavor (and even an agreeable texture, if your blender is not extremely powerful). Serve with naan rice or hot basmati, and build more than you feel is needed

I've got a Vitamix, which is why my sauce is very smooth and pale orange-the purification of tomatoes there lightens the color more than a lower-powered mixer might, as more air is flaked into it. 

Where To Find Paneer 

Don’t wanna go out in this COVID pandemic? Don’t worry Paneer is easily made at home, it is simply made by adding citrus juice to boiled milk, then strained and pressed. 

If you don’t want to make paneer at home. It is easy to reach in most well-stocked food shops and certainly every Indian grocery store if you're looking for a quicker choice. 

How to make Butter Paneer Masala

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp garam masala
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp coarse salt
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup blanched almonds plus more for topping
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 400 grams paneer cut in cubes
• Chopped cilantro and sliced optional, for garnish

Homemade Butter Paneer really only requires a few simple steps. 

Here's how to make a simple butter paneer masala: 

Caramelize the onions in a saucepan or in a dutch oven. This is where an important part of the flavor is produced, so take your time. 

Stir in garlic, ginger and some of the Indian spices. Warming the spices gently for a few moments will develop them more deeply and make them more fragrant. 

Add the diced tomatoes and almonds, then simmer. This step allows them to soften and melt the flavors. 

Add the cream and blend together. Puréeing the sauce creates a creamy, dreamy, smooth and rich sauce.

Add the sauce back to the pan to simmer, then add the paneer. It only takes a few minutes to simmer gently, and before you know it, the paneer is full of creamy, rich flavor. 

And It’s ready to serve. Enjoy your Butter paneer with your family.