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    Paneer Makhani Restaurant Style | Cottage Cheese in a Buttery Gravy

    By Rachna Published: May 28, 2018 · Modified: Jun 12, 2020 11 Comments

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    Paneer Makhani or Paneer Makhanwala is a silken, creamy and smooth gravy with melt-in-your-mouth pieces of cottage cheese. It is a favourite for vegetarians when they order outside. Now you can make it at home and it tastes just like what you get in a restaurant. Follow my easy, step-by-step recipe and earn praise at home.

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    Paneer Makhani Restaurant Style | Cottage Cheese in a Buttery Gravy

    Rachna Parmar
    This creamy Paneer Makhani or Butter Paneer is a decadent and indulgent creamy gravy that is mildly spiced and very delicious. Serve it with rotis or rice.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Punjabi | North Indian
    Servings 4 serves
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    Ingredients
     

    • 250 gm. fresh paneer cottage cheese cut in cubes
    • 2 onions chopped
    • 1 tbsp. ginger chopped
    • 1 tbsp. garlic chopped
    • 3 large tomatoes chopped
    • 3 green cardamom
    • 1-2 small pieces cinnamon
    • 3-4 cloves
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2 tbsp. butter
    • 2-3 tbsp. cashews
    • 1 tbsp. kasuri methi
    • 2 tbsp. cream optional
    • ½ tsp. sugar
    • 1 tsp. garam masala
    • 1 tsp. chilli powder optional
    • 1 tbsp. deggi mirch for colour
    • 1 tsp. coriander powder
    • Salt as per taste

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    Instructions
     

    • Melt butter in a pan.
    • Add cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf and cardamom and fry for a minute.
    • Now add chopped onions and ginger-garlic paste and fry on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes till the onions are golden brown.
    • Add tomatoes and cashews and fry for another 8 minutes or till tomatoes are mushy.
    • Turn off the gas and cool down.
    • Now blend to a thick paste.
    • Heat the pan again and pour this thick gravy into it.
    • Stir it constantly on low heat. The gravy has the tendency to sputter so you can cover the pan half way.
    • Continue to stir for about 10-15 minutes till the gravy becomes glossy. This shows that it is well cooked.
    • Now add the coriander powder, garam masala, both kinds of chilly powder, sugar and salt. Add about a cup of water to make a thick gravy. Stir and taste. Adjust seasoning.
    • Add the paneer cubes in . Don't cook for more than 2-3 minutes now. Crush kasuri methi and add to the gravy.
    • Switch off the gas. Add a swirl of cream and mix well. This enhances the creamy texture of the gravy.
    • Serve hot with rotis, naan or rice

    Notes

    Don't overcook the paneer or it becomes stringy. Just cook it a little so that it is soft and delicious.
    You can use this makhani gravy and substitute paneer with grilled or tandoori chicken or seafood.
    This is a mildly spicy gravy with a hint of sweet. If you want it spicier, adjust chilly powder as per taste.
    Deggi Mirch gives a beautiful red colour to the gravy.
    The gravy must be completely smooth so blend it well.
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    This is a really easy and tasty paneer makhani recipe. It is high on Calories due to the use of rich ingredients hence make it an indulgence only once in a while. My family loves this recipe.

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    Do tag #rachnacooks if you make this and share pictures. I would love to know if you tried out this easy recipe.

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    1. Bikramjit says

      May 28, 2018 at 2:27 pm

      Another yummy yummy recipe.. i am trying this today for lunch.. i have a day off today yayyyyyyyyyy…..

      Reply
    2. Vasantha Vivek says

      May 28, 2018 at 2:34 pm

      Paneer Makhani Is my hubby's and son's favorite. So much thanks for sharing this recipe. Will give a try soon.

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      • Rachna says

        May 28, 2018 at 6:41 pm

        Oh how nice! Hope you like the recipe.

        Reply
    3. Megala says

      May 28, 2018 at 6:32 pm

      Wow ! Looks so yummy, thanks for sharing a wonderful recipe.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 28, 2018 at 6:37 pm

        Thanks. Do let me know if you try it.

        Reply
    4. Soumya Prasad says

      June 01, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      Look at that color! So damn gorgeous!

      I shall try this this weekend for my husband who is a paneer lover.

      Reply
    5. Obsessivemom says

      June 11, 2018 at 6:07 pm

      Now this is more like it - here's a recipe I'm going to try. It looks absolutely delicious Rachna. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 11, 2018 at 6:54 pm

        Yes, this is such an addictive recipe. It is really so tasty. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Jyotirmoy Sarkar says

      June 12, 2018 at 11:57 am

      Have taken paneer makhani so many times from different restaurants that now i have became reluctant about this but my family members still love it, will share this recipe with them.

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    7. pushpendra پُشپیندر (@pushpendra4acti) says

      June 13, 2018 at 4:14 am

      looking delicious mouth watering

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    8. Indu says

      June 18, 2018 at 11:36 am

      This sounds easy,I shall try it

      Reply
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