Hara Butter Masala
These are very hot little firecrackers from the orient. They can be used to add spice to almost any oriental dish. They dry very easily and can be stored and used this way for a long time.
Ingredients:
For the Hara Masala:
8~10 Cashews
2 Green Chiles
1 Small Onion
1 Medium Pepper
½cup Cilantro, coarsely chopped
For the Curry:
2tbsp Butter
2~3 Garlic cloves, finely minced
1tsp Kasoori Methi
1cup Paneer, chopped
1~2tbsp Heavy Cream
To taste Salt
Method:
Make the Masala: Heat 1tsp oil, add cashews, green chiles, onion, green pepper and saute till the cashews are golden and the peppers are tender. Cool the mixture slightly and grind to a paste along with cilantro.
To make the Curry: Melt butter in a pan, add chopped garlic, kasoori methi and the ground paste. Cook till the oil starts to leave the sides.
Add the chopped paneer and simmer on low heat for 3~4 minutes.
Season with salt and stir in the cream. Cook till heated through. Serve hot with naan or roti.
From cookshideout.com