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Turmeric and Lime Punjabi Paneer Butter Masala

Name: Turmeric and Lime 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 ground turmeric; 1 tbsp lime juice

Warm turmeric and zesty lime for a refreshing twist on paneer butter masala.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix ground turmeric into the cumin seeds when adding to the pan. Add lime juice during preparation with tomatoes.
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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