Paneer Butter Garlic Noodles

Ingredients

• 150 g noodles (egg or wheat)
• 100 g paneer
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)
• to taste salt(optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil the noodles in salted water according to package instructions (about 5 minutes); drain and set aside.

2. 2

   While noodles cook, cut paneer into 1‑cm cubes and lightly fry in 1 tbsp butter over medium heat until golden; remove and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same pan add remaining butter, minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Stir in soy sauce, heavy cream, black pepper and a pinch of salt; cook 1 minute to form a smooth sauce.

5. 5

   Add the cooked noodles and fried paneer to the pan; toss to coat evenly and heat through, about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.