Indian Makhani gravy has become world famous, and If you have tasted it you know it already. Butter chicken, Paneer makhanwala, Dal Makhani are ruling the heart of millions. Surprisingly making this makhani curry paste does not require any magical skills. You can make one of best tasting makhani gravy with this recipe. Make a jar full of makhani sauce, stash it in your freezer and enjoy makhani dishes whenever mood strikes.
What Is Makhani Gravy?
It is a flavourful orange coloured gravy or curry paste which is used in making base for makhani dishes. This is also known as Makhani sauce. You can use this as a gravy base for making most butter masala dishes or makhani dishes. You can easily make Paneer butter masala or makhani paneer, malai kofta, veg makhani and butter chicken , Egg Makhani Gravy etc. So If you are a great fan of Indian food and especially Makhani gravy, you must make this easy makhani curry paste. Today I am sharing with you a good makhani curry paste which may help you to cook a great tasty makhani gravy or curry in few minutes, that too without too much effort each time you decide to make butter masala or makhanwala dish.
Ingredients Required
Onion: Preferably red onions but if not available you can use white or yellow onions. Tomatoes: Fresh Tomatoes work better but when not available you can use canned whole tomatoes. Ginger-garlic Paste: Optional, If you want to use you can use or skip if you do not like the taste. Spices & Seasonings: Turmeric Powder, kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, Cumin Powder, coriander powder, cinnamon stick, kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), black pepper powder. Nuts & Seeds: melon seeds, Almonds Butter: More the better 🙂
Recipe Notes
Makhani Gravy Dishes
You can easily make a variety of dishes with this makhani gravy.
Paneer butter masala or Paneer Makhan Wala, Dal Makhani Restaurant Style Dal Makhani Malai Paneer kofta Butter chicken Egg Makhani
Why Makhani Gravy Should be Part Of Your Meal Prep
I believe if you have your basic recipes right everyday cooking becomes easy to manage.If your kitchen basics like sauces, masala paste, curry paste are ready, cooking good food becomes an easy breezy thing. Just few basic preparation and planning is helps to whip up lunch and dinners through the week. Mostly on busy schedule I make these Indian curry pastes on weekly basis and stock them in fridge ( How to plan your Indian Meals ) A Variety of Indian curry paste will cover you on the days, when you just want a delicious meal. when sudden guests come by and you want to cook a delicious Indian makhani gravy.
How to Freeze Makhani Sauce
You can make makhani sauce for 2-3 times curries in one go. Use one batch and store rest of the portions in freezer safe containers /ziplock bags. This will come handy for times when you don’t want to do elaborate cooking.
More Such Recipes
These Indian Curry pastes are life savers. You can churn up delicious meals quickly every day for most of the meals using these.
Tomato Onion Masala Bhuna Masala Kolhapuri Masala Thai Curry Paste
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