Kaju Butter Masala Recipe
Paneer Butter Masala or Chicken Butter Masala are the dishes we usually prepare for any special occasions. Kaju Butter Masala is an amazing twist to the Butter Masala recipe, where the roasted whole cashews are added.
Ingredients
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1 cup Cashew nuts
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4 Tomatoes
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1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
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1 Green Chilli
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slit
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1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
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1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
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1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
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1 teaspoon Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
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crushed for garnish
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3 tablespoons Fresh cream
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1 tablespoon Butter (Salted)
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Salt
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to taste
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making Kaju Butter Masala Recipe, wash and blanch the tomatoes in enough water, once cool, remove the skin and make a smooth paste along with 8 cashews using a mixer grinder
Step 2
Keep aside
Step 3
Heat butter in a heavy bottomed pan, add the whole cashews and fry until they turn golden and remove them into a plate
Step 4
Keep aside until further use
Step 5
To the same pan add the bay leaf, ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute
Step 6
Add the tomato cashew puree, green chilli and cook for 2 minutes
Step 7
Add the red chilli powder, 2 cups water, season with salt and let it simmer for 5 minutes until the gravy becomes thick and comes together
Step 8
Add the fried cashews, garam masala powder and simmer for 5 minutes so that the cashews become a little soft
Step 9
Add the cream and mix well
Step 10
Simmer for another 2 minutes and switch off the heat
Step 11
Slightly crush the kasuri methi between your palms and add it as a garnish over the prepared Kaju Butter Masala
Step 12
Serve the Kaju Butter Masala Recipe, along with Butter Naan, Tandoori Aloo, Salad for a delicious Weekend Lunch