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Mustard and Lemon Punjabi Paneer Butter Masala

Name: Mustard and Lemon Punjabi Paneer Butter Masala
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Punjabi Indian
Ingredients: 200g paneer, cubed; 2 tomatoes, pureed; 1 onion, chopped; 2 green chilies, slit; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup water; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tbsp lemon juice

Pungent mustard and bright lemon for a bold, tangy flavor.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix mustard seeds into the cumin seeds when adding to the pan. Add lemon juice during preparation with paneer.
Heat butter in a pan. Add cumin seeds, onions, and green chilies. Sauté until golden.
Add ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander. Cook 10 minutes.
Stir in paneer and water. Simmer 10 minutes.
Add sugar and simmer 5 minutes.

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