Paneer Butter Masala | How to make Paneer Butter Masala Recipe
Paneer is a dairy product made from the hind legs and neck of a calf, but this is not always the case.
Some paneer may be made from cow's milk, but in India, the best-known paneer is made from goats' milk. It is also produced from buffalo milk.
Paneer is popularly consumed raw or cooked. It is popular in Indian, Middle Eastern, Chinese and European cuisines and is available as a block or as finely grated cubes.
Paneer is a popular ingredient for pasta, quiche, burritos, omelettes and so on.
The Health Benefits Of Paneer
1. Consuming paneer for an adequate quantity has been shown to be associated with a lower risk of heart disease. However, most of the studies which studied this, have been of traditional paneer, not the processed variety.
2. Treating paneer with vitamin B and D at regular intervals can keep the calcium levels healthy.
3. Preventing osteoporosis in women by eating paneer, is not supported by any study.
4. Paneer can be made of either fresh or frozen milk.
5. Raw paneer is higher in iron and iodine content, but both are lost when it is made into paneer.
6.Paneer is low in saturated fat and can lower cholesterol.
7. Paneer is a high source of protein, which helps to add bulk to a diet.
8. Once you try it, you will never look at paneer the same way again.
9. Thaw the frozen blocks in your fridge overnight and then pulse them in the food processor until they form a paste.
PREPARATION TIME : 5 mins COOKING TIME : 20 mins
TOTAL TIME : 25 min
SERVING : 4
INGREDIENTS
- 200 gms Paneer
- 5 Tomatoes
- 1 Onion
- 1/4 cup Cashew Nuts
- 1 Inch Cinnamon Stick
- 2 Cardamoms
- 2 Cloves
- 1/2 Ginger Piece
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1/2 tsp Crushed Kasuri Methi (dried Fenugreek leaves)
- 3/4 tsp Coriander Powder
- 3/4 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 4 tbsps Butter
- Salt
- 2 tsps Kashmir Mirchi Powder
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cream (Milk Cream)
- 2 tsps Fresh Green Coriander
- 300 ml Water for Gravy
- 1/2 ltr Water to cook Tomatoes
How to Prepare Paneer Butter Masala?
1. To make paneer butter masala, first we need to soak raw cashews in 2 cups water for 30 minutes. Then grind raw cashews in a spice grinder and keep aside.
2. Heat pan over medium heat. Add butter and ghee. Let the butter melt and add the cilantro, garam masala, lemon juice, cumin powder, cinnamon powder, coriander powder and cardamom powder.
3. When the spices become fragrant, add the cashews and stir for 2 minutes. Add paneer chunks and stir until the paneer is completely melted and the cilantro is brown. Turn the heat down to medium low and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Check seasoning and add more salt if needed.
4. Garnish with cilantro and serve paneer butter masala hot with rotis and rice.
FAQ
What are the disadvantages of paneer?
It is a low-protein vegetarian product that is low in vital nutrients like protein5s, iron, vitamin B12, folate, calcium, zinc, phosphorus etc.
It is a very high-fat product, with about 11 grams of fat per 100 grams of cooked paneer.
Paneer is processed from grass-fed animals. Low-quality paneer contains carcinogenic content, such as acrylamide.
Raw paneer that is used in baking and may be contaminated with microbial content and can cause food poisoning.
Traditionally paneer is stored in huge cold conditions. It does not react well to the aging process and moulds quickly.
Paneer contains cows’ milk which contain trace amounts of antibiotics and growth hormones.
Is panner is healthier than Cheese ?
Yes, Definitely. Panner works as good as cheese, the only difference is its not as easy to get at for being healthier. But i think that the main reason panner is healthier is because it is not saturated in fat as the rest of the foods.
Does paneer gain weight?
Yes, but this isn't something to be worried about as paneer's weight hardly differs from the usual dairy products. However, if you want to maintain the usual weight of paneer you can reduce its fat content by reducing the quantity and adding essential nutrients like vitamin D, choline and K2 to it.
Is panner good for skin
So, what does panner actually do for your skin? Well, it'll moisturise, soothe and protect it from the sun, it is anti-inflammatory and there are lots of different variations on the ingredients list, such as rose, shea, apricot and neem
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