Simple Paneer Makhani (Vegetarian)

A wonderful Indian dish that can be vegetarian with the paneer or can be made with chicken instead. If using chicken, put in 2 chicken breast cubed. There are other recipes where the paneer is seasoned and such, but this is a quick dinner. As a side note... we live in an area where getting Paneer is difficult sometimes. Our local superstore sells a cheese called Panela though. A Mexican version of Paneer. It's a little saltier, but for the most part almost the same and cheaper. It's in with the queso cheeses.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 10  ounces panir
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 4  bay leaves
• 1⁄8 teaspoon clove
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 16  ounces tomato puree
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  hot Madras curry powder
• 1⁄2 cup heavy whipping cream
•  water

Directions

1. Cube paneer to bite size pieces.
2. Melt butter and add bay leaves. Heat for a while until there is a good aroma.
3. Remove bay leaves.
4. Add all spices and mix.
5. Add garlic and brown some.
6. Add tomato puree, mix and heat to a simmer.
7. Stir in paneer and whipping cream.
8. Add water if needed to make thinner.
9. Serve over basmati rice.