Butter Naan And Paneer Butter Masala

Ingredients

For the Butter Naan: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 tablespoons warm milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, 1/4 cup warm water.
For the Paneer Butter Masala: 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste, 1 large onion, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 2 tomatoes, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1/2 cup green peas, 1 cup cubed paneer, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons cream, 1 tablespoon kasuri methi, Salt to taste.

Instructions

For the Butter Naan: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, warm milk, melted butter, sugar, salt and plain yogurt. Mix well and slowly add the warm water. Knead the dough until it is soft and pliable. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, knead the dough again and divide into 8 equal parts. Roll each part into a ball and cover with a damp cloth. Take one ball, roll it out into a thin circle. Heat a non-stick pan and place the rolled out naan on it. Cook for 1-2 minutes until it is lightly golden brown and then flip it over and cook for another 1-2 minutes. When both sides are nicely browned, brush the naan with melted butter or ghee.
For the Paneer Butter Masala: Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few seconds. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until it is lightly browned. Add the turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, chopped tomatoes, red chilli powder, green peas and cubed paneer. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes. Add the butter, cream and kasuri methi and mix well. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes and season with salt.

Nutrition

The Butter Naan is a delicious and nutritious dish. It is packed with carbohydrates, protein and dietary fibre. The plain yogurt and warm milk used in the dough add extra nutrition to the naan. The Paneer Butter Masala is rich in protein and vitamins. The combination of onion, tomatoes, green peas and paneer provide a good source of nutrition. The butter, cream and kasuri methi add a creamy texture and flavour to the curry.
This combination of Butter Naan and Paneer Butter Masala is a great way to enjoy a nutritious meal. The naan is a great accompaniment for the curry and it is a great way to add extra nutrition to the meal. This dish is a great choice for lunch or dinner.