Paneer Butter Masala Without Onions And garlic

When Valli announced the theme of No onion No garlic
side dish, I decided that I will challenge myself to cook this theme. I always
felt that onion and garlic is a must for most of the north indian gravies ,
tried a classic north indian restaurant style Paneer buteer Masala without
onions and garlic and No one at home believed that it was cooked without onion
or garlic. Here is the simple recipe for the same.

INGREDIENTS

PREPARATION

Soak the cashews in warm milk for ½ hour.
Grind it into a smooth paste

Blanch the tomatoes in hot water.
Remove the skin and puree it. Keep it aside

Heat oil and butter in a pan

Add the bay leaf, cinnamon and cloves
and saute for 1 minute

Now add the pureed tomatoes into it
and cook in low flame for 3-4 minutes

Now add chilli powder and coriander
powder. Mix well and continue to cook in low flame for another 2 minutes

Now add the ground cashew paste, mix
well

Sprinkle the garam masala and salt.
Mix well. Now cook for approximately 3 minutes

Add diced paneer , kasuri methi and
water if the consistency is thick. Let it cook for few minutes

Garnish with fresh cream and coriander
and serve warm

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