Saatvik Paneer Makhani

Saatvik means pure and clean, so food prepared in saatvik style always keeps your mind & body calm and positive. There is minimal use of spices and it also leads to a healthy lifestyle.

This is an easy recipe for paneer makhani and calls for least ingredients. Enjoy it with sama rice, kuttu cheela or poori.

Also try: Sama Rice Pulao, Kuttu Cheela, Saatvik Jeera Aloo or Sama Rice Kheer.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Time: Preparation – 5 mins, Cooking – 20 mins, Total – 25 mins.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

1. Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) – 200 grams (cut into cubes)
2. Tomato – 3 large (roughly chopped)
3. Green Chilli – 2 (roughly chopped)
4. Ginger – 1/2 inch (roughly chopped)
5. Cashew – 4
6. Green Cardamom – 2
7. Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
8. Black Peppercorns – 5-6
9. Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
10. Coriander Powder – 1 tsp (optional)
11. Ground Black Pepper – 1/4 tsp
12. Ghee (Clarified Butter) – 2 tbsp
13. Cream – 2-3 tbsp
14. Coriander Leaves for garnishing
15. Salt to taste.

How to make Saatvik Paneer Makhani:

1. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add green cardamom, black peppercorns and cumin seeds. Saute until fragrant
2. Add cashew, ginger, green chilli and tomatoes, and saute until soft. Turn off the flame and let it cool down
3. Add it to a blending jar and blend to a smooth paste. Strain it through a strainer by pressing it nicely to get the maximum paste out of it, keep aside 
4. Heat remaining 1 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add the paste, coriander powder, cumin powder and ground black pepper. Mix and cook until ghee starts to separate
5. Add paneer, cream and salt. Mix and cook for 4-5 mins
6. Turn off the flame and add coriander leaves, mix. Your Saatvik Paneer Makhani is ready. Enjoy with Kuttu Cheela, kuttu poori or sama rice.