Paneer Butter Masala

I just love Paneer Dish, I decided to make my favorite Paneer Butter Masala, smooth gravy that has all the goodness of indian spices combined with cubes of cottage cheese(Paneer) and garnished with cream and coriander, Paneer Butter Masala it is more rich due to butter and the gravy is thickened by using onions, tomatoes and cashew nut paste rather than just cream. You cannot go wrong with this, try it for yourself and see how it taste. Believe me, paneer is such a lovely ingredient in Indian cooking, Try this mouth-watering recipe at home and enjoy its taste as it lingers on your tongue.
Ingredients
4 big tomatoes – pureed, 400 gms paneer – cubed, 3 onions, 2bay leaves, 2 cloves, 4 cardamom, 1tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 4 tbsp cashew nut paste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp dhania powder (dry coriander powder) 1/2 tsp kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 1 tbsp tandoori masala (for colour) 1 tsp garam masala powder salt and lemon juice - to taste, 6 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp fresh cream, fresh coriander - chopped for garnish.
Preparation
Skin out the onions cut into big pieces and blanch them in hot water for 4 mins, then make them to form a paste. blanch tomatoes, and skin out and make tomato puree,Take 4 tbsp of ghee, heat in a pan, the sauté the paneer cubes in it till golden brown; Now take hot water, add a pinch of salt and turmeric powder to it and immerse the paneer cubes in it for 10-12 mins. Then remove the pieces, drain them on a tissue paper and keep aside.Heat 6 tbsp of butter in a pan, add the bay leaf and the cloves, then add the onion paste and saute till light-brown. Add ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 5 minutes. Add chilli powder, followed by the cashew paste and fry for 5 mins.Add tomato puree, crushed kasuri methi,coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt. Stir and let it simmer for some time.Add the paneer cubes and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Add a small cup of water and let it cook on medium heat till you get the desired curry consistency. Remove from fire, stir in remaining butter and fresh cream.Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve Paneer Butter Masala with Naan , Roti or pulao.

Calzone W/ Tomatoes & Vegetables

Ingredients:
Dough:
All-purpose flour 3 ½ cups, Active yeast 2 tsp, Superfine sugar 1 tsp, Sieved tomatoes 2/3 cup, 2 Beaten egg,
Filling:
Vegetable oil 1tbsp,2 Onion chopped, 3 Garlic clove, crushed, tomatoes, cut into cube 3 tbsp Chopped spinach 1 cup, Canned and drained corn 3 tbsp,Green beans, cut into three pieces
¼ cup ,Tomato puree 1 tbsp, Chopped oregano 1 tbsp, Mozzarella cheese, sliced 2 ounces, Salt and pepper, Frozen sweet peas, soak in the water, 4 tbsp Mushroom cut into diced ,Olive cube.

Preparation:
Stir the flour into a bowl. Add the active dry yeast and sugar and then beat in the stock and sieved tomatoes to make a smooth dough.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured counter for 10 minutes, then place in a clean, lightly oiled bowl and set aside to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the onion for about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, spinach, corn, beans, mushroom, and sweet peas and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the tomato puree and oregano and season well.
Divide the risen dough into 4 equal portions and roll each onto a floured surface to form a 7-inch round. Spoon a quarter of the filling onto one half of each round and top with cheese. Fold the dough over to encase the filling, sealing the edge with a fork. Glaze with beaten egg. Put the calzone on a lightly greased cookie sheet and cook in a preheated oven at 425˚ F for 25-30 minutes, until risen and golden. Transfer to warm plates and serve.

Dhal Makhani ( Maa Ki Daal )

Ingredients:

1 Cup whole urad daal ( urad lentil ) ½ Cup Red kidney beans, 1 Onion finely chopped , 1 tomato finely chopped 1 Tbsp Ginger piece chopped, 2 Green chilies finely chopped , Few chopped coriander leaves, 4-5 Garlic cloves chopped, 1/2 Cup fresh yoghurt ( curd ) 1/2 Cup fresh cream , 4 Tbsp butter or ghee, 1Tsp cumin seeds,1/2 Tsp turmeric powder , ½ Tsp Garam masala , ½ Tsp Red chili powder to taste, ½ Tsp Dania powder, Salt to taste

Preparation

Soak red kidney bean in water overnight, Add water & little salt in pressure-cooker, add red kidney bean and urad dhal cook until soft and mushy.Now in pan heat oil, add cumin seeds and add garlic& ginger, onion roughly chopped, fry till golden brown. Add tomato, green chilies and fry till soften.Now add dry masalas (turmeric powder, chili powder, dhania powder & salt) and fry again for a few moments. Add dhal and stir on medium heat . As soon as it starts bubbling remove from the gas. Sprinkle garam masala powder and garnish dhal makhani with coriander and add butter or ghee. Serve dhall makhni hot. Well combination with paratha, naan basmati rice or phulka. Serve with Indian salad.

Green Split Pea Dal

Ingredients

1/2 Cup green split peas, 5 cups water, Salt to taste, 1Tsp black pepper, 2 Tblsp corn oil,1 Tsp of ginger, 1Tsp garlic chopped, 1 Big tomato chopped, 1 medium onion chopped, 2 Green chilli roughly chopped, 1 Tbsp of chopped coriander chopped, 3 Tbsp of fresh cream

Preparation

Boil split peas in water until soft and mushy. Blend until smooth creamy. Add onion, tomato, Black pepper , Green chilli, Salt to taste, heat oil in pan add ginger, garlic fry it, and add to dal, Add 2 Tbsp of fresh cream and few coriander in dal, Remaining cream and coriander garnish on top.

Yellow Split Pea Dal

Ingredients

1 Cup yellow split peas, 8 Cups water, 1 Cup cabbage chopped, 1 Cup carrots chopped1 Tblsp ghee or butter, . 1/2 Tsp. cumin seeds, Salt to taste. 1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder , 1 Medium onion chopped, 5 Cloves of garlic chopped, 4 Whole small red chilli 1Tsp mustard seed, 2 Medium tomato roughly chopped.1/2 Tsp of hing (asofoetida) 3 Tblsp of chopped coriander ( cilantro)

Preparation

Gently boil split peas, add turmeric powder in water until mushy. Add cabbage and carrots.. Boil until vegetables are soft and peas are creamy. Whisk gently to blend peas. In a separate pan Melt ghee, Roast hing (asofoetida) and add other ingredients, fry until golden brown, Add to soup ( Dal ) Mix half coriander in dal and stir it, and few to garnish on top. Server with chapatti, phulka , or steamed rice.

Green Mung Dal

Ingredients
200 gm. Mung beans,4 Medium tomatoes chopped,2 Large carrots chopped,2 Tbsp .ghee or butter, 2tbsp of oil, 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated,1 Tsp. cumin seeds,1/2 tsp hing (asofoetida) Salt to taste,1/2 Tsp black pepper.1 Tsp. turmeric powder,2 Tbsp fresh coriander chopped, 6 Dried red chilli,1medium onion chopped.4 clove garlic chopped

Preparation

Boil beans in water until they burst open; add turmeric powder, Add tomatoes and carrots. Boil until vegetables are soft and beans are creamy. In a separate pot, melt ghee, add oil, add all remaining ingredients and fry until golden brown,. Add to beans. correct it taste with salt & pepper. Finally add chopped coriander.

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