Butter paneer masala

This favourite dish is creamy, nutty and bursting with a delicate balance of spices - enjoy for supper

Butter paneer masala

SERVES

4

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

240

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

25

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • For the cheese:

  • 2 litres full fat milk

  • 2 tbsp white vinegar

  • For the curry:

  • 500g plum tomatoes

  • 150g cashew nuts

  • 2 tsp sugar

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

  • 150ml water

  • 2 cardamom pods

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 2 sticks of cinnamon

  • 4 whole cloves

  • 2 star anise

  • 4 tsp fenugreek seeds

  • ½ tsp turmeric

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • 1 tbsp fenugreek leaves

  • A handful of fresh coriander

  • 2 tbsp finely grated ginger

  • 2 tbsp minced garlic 80g of butter

  • 80 ml fresh cream, or coconut milk (optional)

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