Paneer Butter Masala Dish

Ingredients List

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• ½ pound paneer, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 onions, finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon ginger paste

• 1 teaspoon garlic paste

• 1 tablespoon ground cashews

• 1 teaspoon ground red chiles

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin

• ½ teaspoon ground coriander

• ½ teaspoon garam masala

• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

• ½ cup half-and-half

• ½ cup milk

• ½ teaspoon white sugar

• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry the paneer in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, leaving the oil in the pan.

2. In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden, about 10 minutes. Add ginger and garlic pastes, and cook for another minute until fragrant. Stir in cashews, ground red chili, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Cook for another minute to release the flavors.

3. Add tomato sauce, half-and-half, milk, sugar, and salt to the spiced mixture. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Reduce the heat to low and add the fried paneer. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the paneer is heated through.

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