Paneer Pasta Makhani

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An indian cottage cheese recipe tossed with pasta and butter,paneer pasta makhni is truly an amazing pasta or vegetable recipe. The pasta dish enrobed with a spicy butter sauce can be served as side dish or snack.

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Paneer Pasta Makhani recipe - How to make Paneer Pasta Makhani

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Preparation Time: 25 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 45 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

150 gms paneer (cottage cheese) cut into 1" cubes
2 tbsp oil
4 cardamoms (elaichi)
2 cinnamon (dalchini) sticks
2 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
65 gms butter
salt to taste
1/2 tsp sugar
225 gms cooked pasta
150 ml single cream
3 to 4 green chillies
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) leaves

Method

Bring a pan full of water to the boil and add the paneer.
Cook for 1 minute, drain and keep aside.
Heat the oil in a deep pan, add the cardamom and cinnamon and saute for 20 seconds.
Add the garlic, ginger and onions, and saute for 6-7 minutes or till the onion turns soft with a light brown tinge.
Add the coriander, turmeric and chilli powder, mix well and cook for 1 minute.
Add the butter, salt, sugar, pasta and cook on a slow flame for 2-3 minutes.
Add the cream and paneer and cook on a slow flame for 5 minutes.
Add the chillies, garam masala and coriander leaves, mix well and cook on a slow flame 2-3 minutes.
Serve hot.