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This 10 Minutes Quick Easy Paneer Makhani Recipe is a must try for all the Paneer lovers. You will get the same delicious taste of Indian Restaurant Style Curry but with much less work.
It is QUICK + EASY + EFFICIENT + DELICIOUS. This curry tastes best with soft Naan or Tandoori Roti. It is perfect to try on any busy weekday or a lazy weekend.
10 Minutes Quick Easy Paneer Makhani Recipe
The other day when I posted the preview of this recipe on Facebook, people went crazy over it. And why not? I mean this is the best kind of yumminess on any given busy day. For that matter, it is perfect for a lazy weekend cooking.
Though I make Paneer Butter Masala or Paneer Makhani from scratch but this quick and fail-proof Paneer Makhaniis super awesome and totally worth a try.
Since I have hacked the recipe to such a convenient one, I cook it more often for the kids. Give them Paneer Makhani and they can swipe the whole plate clean with Naan on the side.
The SECRET INGREDIENT used in this recipe will bowl you over. Actually, it will sweep the floor off your feet. No Exaggeration! It is that amazing. Though I have to warn you that this curry is not meant for FAINT HEARTED. It is rich, creamy and decadent. So please do not come back complaining. Just Saying.
MY REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ABSOLUTELY TRY THIS 10 MINUTES PANEER MAKHANI
- This curry is as good as the Paneer Makhani served in Indian Restaurants.
- It is just a 10 MINUTES CURRY. You may call it as CURRY IN A HURRY.
- This curry needs no preparation at all. Just Mix all the ingredients. Stir. Cook. Eat.
- It is the perfect QUICK MEAL on Busy Weekdays or Lazy Weekends.
- Your kids will love you more since you can now cook it anytime and any day.
- You can absolutely treat your guests with this. Spend less time in kitchen and more time with your people.
- This curry can be turned into VEGAN easily.
This curry has 2 important components – PANEER & ITS MAKHANI CURRY BASE.
Let us have a look at these components before we start the recipe.
WHAT IS PANEER?
Paneer is an Indian Cottage Cheese. It is very similar to Solid Ricotta in its preparation. If you want to make Paneer at home, then it is a very easy recipe. CLICK HERE TO MAKE PANEER AT HOME.
If you are buying Paneer from the Indian Store, then I like to recommend either Deep or Haldiram Paneer.
WHAT IS MAKHANI CURRY?
Makhani curry is a rich curry from Indian Cuisine. It literally means Butter Curry made with the heavy use of Butter and Cream.
The base of Onions and Tomatoes is enriched with a good amount of butter and Cream. Paneer Makhnawala or Paneer Butter Masala is a popular dish from the Mughlai Cuisine and my blog.
If you are VEGAN or following a NON DAIRY DIET for some reason, then do not worry. You can still enjoy this lip-smacking recipe easily.
HOW TO MAKE VEGAN PANEER MAKHANI?
- Paneer is the main component of this Recipe. It can be easily substituted with Extra Firm Tofu. You can easily substitute it with Oven Baked Cauliflower also. For that matter, you can use any vegetable of your choice. Make sure it is parboiled before adding to the curry.
- Makhani Curry can be easily made VEGAN. Instead of adding Dairy Cream, you can add Heavy COCONUT CREAM to make this curry. Another way to make it VEGAN is by adding Cashew Paste to make the curry rich and delicious.
HOW TO MAKE CASHEW PASTE?
Making CAHEW PASTE is very easy. Soak 1/4 cup of Cashews in 1/2 cup luke-warm water. Drain the water and grind the cashews into a fine paste in a BLENDER. If required, add 1-2 tbsp water for easy grinding.
WHAT SPICES CAN BE USED IN MAKHANI CURRY?
Mst commonly, people use Garam Masala or Shahi Paneer Masala for this curry. If you do not have it and do not want to go extra shopping, then use Curry Powder instead.
How to make PANEER MAKHANI in INSTANT POT?
Yes, you can absolutely make this curry in an Instant Pot. It is actually pretty simple and non-complicated.
This whole curry can be made on SAUTE MODE itself. No need to cook in any other mode. When the screen displays hot, follow the instructions given in the recipe below and cook on saute mode for 10 minutes. If required, add little water.
Some Good Paneer Curries from my BLOG are
10 minutes Paneer Jhalfrezi,
Shahi Panner,
Original Paneer Makhanior Paneer Butter Masala,
Paneer Korma and more.
Click here to get the COLLECTION OF PANEER RECIPES.
THE SECRET INGREDIENT OF THE RECIPE
PASTA SAUCE. Yes, you read it right. Pasta Sauce is the STAR INGREDIENT of this recipe.
Make sure to read the ingredients of your Pasta Sauce when you purchase it for this recipe. For me, any local brand works since they are blander in taste and provide more room for recipe development. So stick with the simple basic PASTA SAUCE from the market that has the least ingredients. Go for the cheaper variety. CHEAP and LOCAL is the key.
This is how you make 10 MINUTES QUICK & EASY PANEER MAKHANI
10 Minutes Quick Easy Paneer Makhani Recipe
This 10 Minutes Quick Easy Paneer Makhani Recipe is a must try for all the Paneer lovers. You will get the same delicious taste of Indian Restaurant Style Curry but with much less work. It is QUICK + EASY + EFFICIENT + DELICIOUS. This curry tastes best with soft Naan or Tandoori Roti. It is perfect to try on any busy weekday or a lazy weekend.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword 10 minutes paneer recipes, Busy Weeknight Meals, Cooking Hacks, Easy Indian Recipes, Indian curries, Paneer Makhani, Quick Paneer Recipes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 6
Author simplyvegetarian777
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pasta Sauce
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup Heavy Cream use VEGAN options mentioned in the post above if you are VEGAN or want to make it healthier
- 1&1/2 tbsp Honey / Sugar to make it sugar free, use 1 to 2 tsp sugar substitute
- 1 tsp or to taste Garam Masala / Shahi Paneer
- 2 tsp Kasuri Methi
- To Taste Salt & Red Chili Powder
- 350 grams or 12 ounce Paneer, cubed into 1 inches
Instructions
Gather all your ingredients.
Take a heavy bottom pan. Add 2 cups pasta sauce + 1/2 cup heavy cream + 1&1/2 tbsp honey/sugar + 1 tbsp Garam Masala or Shahi Paneer Masala + 1 tspKasuri Methi + Salt & Red chilipowder to taste to the pan.
Give it a good stir with a wire whisk. Now switch on the Stove and set the heat to medium. Place the heavy bottom pan on the stove top and cook the sauce covered for about 8 minutes.
Adjust the salt, sugar and spices as per your liking. Add PANEER cubes and stir. Cover and cook for 2 minutes more. Add 1/4 cup of cream + 1 tspKasuri Methi after it is cooked. Stir gently and Serve it HOT.
SERVING SUGGESTION
Paneer makhanigoes best with Garlic Mint Naan or Regular Griddle Naan. It is often served with Jeera Rice in Indian Restaurants.
COMPLETE MENU THAT GOES WELL TO ENTERTAIN GUESTS
If entertaining the guests, make this complete meal and have a great time over food. The menu can have this 10 Minutes Paneer Makhani, Dal Bukhara, Gobhi Achari, Pulav, Salad and Naan.
Isn’t this recipe a keeper? I am sure you are eager to try this. If you use any other kind of hacks to make your cooking efficient, then please come back and leave yourexperience in the comments.
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In my kitchen, you will always EAT HAPPY & STAY HAPPY!
Sonal
