Paneer Butter Masala

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Ingredients

200 grams	paneer, cubed
2 tablespoons	butter
1 tablespoon	oil
1 cup	tomato puree
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon	cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon	garam masala
—	salt to taste
1/2 cup	fresh cream
1 tablespoon	kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
2 tablespoons	coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat.
2. 2 Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. 3 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
4. 4 Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
5. 5 Mix in coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
6. 6 Cook the spices for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. 7 Add the paneer cubes and gently mix to coat them with the masala.
8. 8 Pour in the fresh cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
9. 9 Sprinkle garam masala and kasuri methi over the dish, then stir well.
10. 10 Add the remaining butter and let it melt into the sauce.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.