Paneer Makhni
This has to be the vegetarian Butter Chicken. Cottage cheese cooked in butter, with a cashew nut based gravy. ‘Nuff said! Popular across the north and south of India, it’s the kind of dish that your Mom would make when it’s a special occasion or when guests come over. And this recipe is for the curve conscious, so, win-win!
Paneer Makhani is a delectable, traditional Indian dish made with cubes of cheese cooked in a rich and creamy tomato based sauce. The word makhani means “buttery,” and is derived from the word makhan which means “homemade butter.” This dish is the vegetarian version of Murgh Makhani, which is commonly known outside of India as “Butter Chicken.” Butter Chicken was invented by Mr Kundan Lal Gujral in his Moti Mahal Restaurant in Delhi and has since become one of the most beloved Indian dishes across the globe. Turning the original recipe into one suitable for vegetarians by swapping in paneer, mushrooms or lentils is very common practice.
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