Experience the authentic, robust flavors of a roadside eatery with this Dhaba-style Paneer Masala. Soft paneer cubes are simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-onion gravy, perfectly balanced with aromatic whole spices and a hint of gram flour for that signature thick consistency. This soul-satisfying dish is quick to prepare and pairs beautifully with hot naan, roti, or phulkas. A must-try North Indian classic that brings restaurant-quality deliciousness straight to your home kitchen.

400 g Paneer
1 tbsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)
2 tbsp Oil
Whole Spices ( Cinnamon, Peppercorns, Green Cardamom, Black Cardamom, Cloves)
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
Bay Leaf
3 nos. Onion
1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
5 nos. Tomato
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Salt
3 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Cumin Powder
2 tsp Gram Flour (besan)
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Sugar
few Fenugreek Seeds
as needed Water
1
Take a kadai and heat ghee with oil.
2
Add the whole spices, cumin seeds and bay leaf.
3
After a few seconds, add the chopped onions and fry until they are golden brown in colour.
4
Add ginger garlic paste and saute.
5
To this, add grated tomatoes and cook for 5 mins to make sure the raw smell goes away.
6
Now add turmeric powder, salt, chili powder, cumin powder and coriander powder.
7
Mix well and cook until oil in the gravy is separated.
8
After the oil begins to separate, add besan and mix again.
9
After a min, add 2 cups of water cook the gravy on medium flame for 10 mins.
10
Once again when the oil begins to separate, add salt, sugar and mix well.
11
Add the paneer which has been cut into large cubes.
12
Now add garam masala. Mix and simmer for about 5 mins.
13
Turn off the stove. Crush a little kasuri methi and add it to the curry
14
Transfer the curry into another plate and garnish it with chopped coriander.
15
Yummy Dhaba style Paneer Masala is ready to be served hot.
4 servings per recipe

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