paneer butter masala 🧈 recipe: Ingredients: * 2 tbsp butter * 1 small onion, sliced * 2 large tomatoes, diced * 12-15 cashews * 4 dried red chilies, optional * salt, to taste * 1/2 tsp turmeric powder * 1 tsp red chili powder, adjust to taste * 1/2 tsp cumin powder * 1/2 tsp coriander powder * water, as needed * 1/4 cup heavy cream, or slightly less * 1 small cube butter * 300-400g paneer, cubed * cilantro, for garnish * kasuri methi, for garnish Optional finish: * 1-2 tbsp butter * red chili flakes, to taste Method: 1. Heat 2 tbsp butter in a pan, then add the sliced onion and saute for 1-2 minutes. 2. Add the tomatoes, cashews, dried red chilies, salt, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. 3. Mix well, cover, and cook until the onions and tomatoes soften completely. 4. Transfer everything to a blender and blend until smooth. 5. Add the blended gravy back to the pan and let it come to a gentle boil. Add a little water if it feels too thick. 6. Add the heavy cream and a small cube of butter, then mix until smooth and glossy. 7. Add the paneer cubes, mix gently, cover, and cook on low for 10-15 minutes until the paneer softens and the gravy develops flavor. 8. Finish with cilantro and kasuri methi. Kasuri methi is dried fenugreek leaves, and you can find it at most indian grocery stores. 9. For the optional finish, warm butter in a small pan until it bubbles, add red chili flakes, and pour it over the paneer. You can skip this if you don’t want the extra heat. eat this with naan or even some plain rice and enjoy! — TikTok @noorbaqtiar