The taste of dishes like paneer butter masala and vegetables with creamy gravy served in restaurants is popular with everyone. However, when preparing these dishes at home, it is often difficult to achieve the same taste because a special spice blend is added to the vegetables. Restaurant dishes use a special masala butter oil mix that doubles the flavor of butter paneer and mixed veg.
If you want to cook dishes similar to restaurant ones, you do not necessarily have to buy a ready-made masala butter oil mix. You can prepare a homemade mix that can then be stored for a long time. This requires a set of whole spices, cashews, and some powdered ingredients. After preparing this mix, it can be used in many dishes, such as paneer butter masala, butter masala gravy, and mixed veg, which will also reduce the need to mix various spices every time.
Ingredients for making the masala butter oil mix:
The following components are needed to create the mix:
- Whole spices:
- Powders and other ingredients:
Next is the process of making the mix.
How to make the masala butter oil mix?
First, heat a pan over low heat. Add whole cinnamon, cumin, saffron, large cardamom, cloves, green cardamom, camphor, cinnamon, and dried red pepper to it. Lightly roast all the spices for a few minutes. It is important to monitor so that the spices do not burn, otherwise their taste will become bitter.
After that, add dried methi to the pan and roast for some more time. When a pleasant aroma starts coming from the spices, turn off the heat. Pour the roasted spices onto a plate and let them cool completely.
Once all the ingredients have cooled, add garlic powder, onion powder, Kashmiri red pepper, turmeric, salt, milk powder, cashews, and sugar. Grind all these components thoroughly into a fine powder. If necessary, grind the spices in small batches to ensure the powder is uniform.
Tips for storing the masala butter oil mix
The finished mix should be stored in a clean and completely dry airtight jar to maintain its properties for a long time. Special attention should be paid to the fact that due to the presence of cashews and milk powder, this mix must be protected from moisture. Always take the spices with a dry spoon and close the jar tightly after use.
How to use the masala butter oil mix?
This mix helps improve the taste of many different dishes. To enhance the flavor of any gravy, you can add it along with tomato paste and oil for making sauce. Additionally, it can be added to dry mixed veg along with other spices.
