Butter Paneer

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredient
400 grams	paneer
1/2 cup	plain yoghurt
1 tbsp	lemon juice
1 tsp	tumeric powder
2 tsp	garam masala
1/2 tsp	chilli powder
1 tsp	cumin powder
1 tbsp	fresh grated ginger
2	cloves garlic
2 tbsp	ghee/butter
1 cup	tomato passata/puree
1 cup	thickened cream
1 tbsp	sugar
1 tsp	salt

Method

1. Combine the following in a bowl
   • 1/2 cup yoghurt
   • 1 tbsp lemon juice
   • 1 tsp tumeric powder
   • 2 tsp garam masala
   • 1/2 tsp chili powder
   • 1 tsp ground cumin
   • 1 tbsp grated ginger
   • 2 crushed garlic cloves
   • 400 grams paneer, cut into bite sized chunks
2. cover and refridgerate for at least 3 hours, up to 24 hours
3. heat ghee/butter in a large pan or wok
4. Cook the marinated paneer for around 3 minutes
5. To the pan, add the
   • cup of passata
   • cup of cream
   • 1 tbsp sugar
   • 1 salt
   • any remaining marinade
6. Simmer on low for 20 minutes
7. Optional - Garnish with coriander