Mrs Balbir Singh's | Paneer Makhani
Mrs Balbir Singh's | Paneer Makhani
4
45 minutes
10 minutes
Curries
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A Creamy, Rich Delight
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavours of authentic Paneer Makhani, a classic North Indian dish that's sure to tantalize your taste buds. Our recipe, inspired by the culinary expertise of Mrs. Balbir Singh, uses our gourmet (and vegetarian-friendly) Butter Chicken Spice Blend to create a truly unforgettable experience. With a perfect balance of spices, creaminess, and tender paneer (blocks of which are available in most supermarkets in the cheese section), this dish is a must-try for any Indian food enthusiast.
*Measurements refer to level measuring spoons
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN TIKKA:
- 2 tbsp Natural or Greek Yoghurt
- 1 tbsp Ginger Paste (or peeled ginger, finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Garlic Paste (cloves of garlic, finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 5g (2.5 tsp) MBS Butter Chicken Blend
- 600-650g Paneer, Cubed
FOR THE SAUCE:
- 60g Unsalted Butter
- 1 Medium Onion, chopped
- 3 tsp (10g) Fresh Garlic, chopped
- 3 tsp (10g) Fresh Ginger, chopped
- 10g (5 tsp) MBS Butter Chicken Blend
- 400g Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
- 4 tsp Sugar
- 1 ½ tsp Salt
- 50ml Milk
- 50ml Water
- 100ml Double Cream
- ¼ tsp MBS Original Garam Masala
- 1 tbsp Fresh Coriander Leaves, chopped for garnishing
Directions
Method for the paneer
Mix all the paneer tikka marinade ingredients together in a bowl. Add the paneer and stir to coat well. Leave covered in the fridge for a minimum of 1-2 hours, or overnight.
Place the paneer on a baking tray in a preheated oven at 180º C or 350º F for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
Method for the sauce
Melt 40g of the butter on a medium heat, add the chopped onions, ginger and garlic. Cook for approximately 8-9 minutes until onions are soft and translucent. Add Mrs Balbir Singh’s Butter Chicken Blend and stir for a few seconds.
Add tomatoes, sugar, salt, milk and water, then stir until mixed well together. Cover and cook on a medium heat for 10 mins. Remove pan from heat and blend mixture with a hand blender in the pan, or in a mixer so that it is smooth. Place back on heat.
Add the paneer cubes, stir and cook for a further 3-4 mins on medium heat until the paneer is heated through. Add the cream, remaining 20g of butter, and Mrs Balbir Singh Original Garam Masala. Stir and cook for a further 2 mins.
