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    Indian Cuisine
    Paneer dish
    Vegetarian main course
    Intermediate
    For 4 people

    About Paneer In White Gravy


    Cubes of tender paneer simmer in a lightly spiced, creamy onion and capsicum gravy, with whole garam masala lending warmth and hints of sweetness balancing the tangy spices. A quick everyday dish that takes paneer from plain to captivating. Despite the short cooking time, the layered flavours will have you going back for seconds!

     

    Ingredients

    • Paneer (cut into 2 cm cubes)

      300 g

    • Onions (diced)

      1 large

    • Capsicum (diced)

      1 large

    • Milk

      250 mL

    • Corn flour

      1 tbsp

    • Whole cinnamon

      1-inch stick

    • Green cardamom

      3 pods

    • Cloves

      2

    • Bay leaf

      1

    • Sunrise Paneer Butter Masala

      1 tbsp

    • Cooking oil

      3 tbsp

    • Ghee

      1 tsp

    • Water

      250 mL

    • Salt

      to taste

    • Sugar

      1 tsp

    Sunrise tip: For a restaurant-style finish, soak the paneer cubes in hot water for 10 minutes before adding to the gravy. This keeps them soft and moist.


    Steps

    Step 1: Sauté whole spices

    Time: 2 minutes

    Heat oil in a pan on high flame. Add the whole garam masala spices (cinnamon, cloves, green cardamom, and bay leaf) and sauté quickly for 1-2 minutes until they turn fragrant.


    Step 2: Fry onions and capsicum

    Time: 5 minutes

    Add finely chopped onions and capsicum to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions turn slightly translucent but are not brown.


    Step 3: Add paneer

    Time: 2 minutes

    Gently slide in the paneer cubes. Stir them around in the pan for 1-2 minutes to lightly fry the paneer.


    Step 4: Add spice powder

    Time: 5 minutes

    Sprinkle the paneer butter masala powder over the paneer and veggies. Stir well so the masala coats all the ingredients evenly.


    Step 5: Make the gravy

    Time: 5 minutes

    Pour 250 ml of lukewarm water into the pan. Stir to mix everything well. Season with salt and sugar. Let the gravy come to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes.


    Step 6: Thicken gravy

    Time: 5 minutes

    In a small bowl, mix together milk and corn flour until no lumps remain. Slowly pour this mixture into the simmering gravy, stirring constantly to prevent lumps forming. Continue stirring until the gravy thickens slightly.


    Step 7: Finish and serve

    Time: 1 minute

    Stir in ghee until it melts through the gravy. Give everything a final stir and adjust the salt, if needed. Then, turn off the heat and serve hot with rice, naan, or roti.


    Goes Best With

    • Accompaniments: Pulao or jeera rice

    • Bread: Butter naan or tandoori roti