Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer Butter Masala

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Course: main | Servings: 6

Difficulty level: easy

Ingredients

For the paneer

  • 400 g Paneer, cubes, 2 cm
  • 10 g Butter, light sear

For the gravy

  • 10 ml Cow Ghee, for sauté
  • 120 g Onion, sliced
  • 10 g Garlic, sliced
  • 10 g Ginger, fresh, sliced
  • 350 g Tomato, hybrid, raw, chopped
  • 30 g Cashewnut, soaked 10 minutes
  • 2 g Dried chillies, powder, Kashmiri style
  • 1 g Turmeric / haldi, powder
  • 6 g Salt, to taste
  • 3 g Sugar, optional
  • 2 g Garam Masala, powder
  • 1 g Kasuri methi, crushed

For finishing

  • 25 g Butter, stirred in
  • 30 ml Cream, fresh, stirred in

Instructions:

Paneer preparation

  • Lightly sear paneer in butter, just to warm and set edges.

For the gravy

  • In ghee sauté onion, ginger and garlic until softened, not browned. Add tomatoes and cook 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add cashews and simmer 2 minutes. Cool slightly and blend smooth.
  • Return puree to pan and cook until thick and glossy. Add turmeric, red chilli powder, salt and sugar if using.
  • Add paneer to gravy. Add hot water if needed for a silky pourable consistency. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes only.

Finishing

  • Add garam masala, crushed kasuri methi, butter and cream. Stir gently on low heat. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calories: 250 kcal | Protein: 13 g | Carbohydrates: 13.5 g | Fat: 16.4 g | Fiber: 1.9 g

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