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Kottayam Home-Style Paneer Makhani
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kottayam Home-Style Paneer Makhani

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kottayam cooking — Kottayam Home-Style Paneer Makhani brings a kadhai touch with a classic makhani finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Paneer250 g, cubed
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

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