Paneer Butter Masala Recipe
Paneer Butter Masala is a dish made with Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) and spices, onions, tomatoes and butter. Paneer Butter Masala is a delicious and creamy Indian dish that can be served as a main course or side dish. It's made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a rich and flavorful tomato-based sauce. This step by step recipe will guide you through the preparation and cooking steps of this popular Indian delicacy, so you can make it at home with ease. With its creamy texture and tantalizing flavors, Paneer Butter Masala is sure to be a hit at any dinner table!
Ingredients
Masala paste
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp butter, salted
- 5 pcs cloves
- 2 pods cardamom / Elaichi
- 2 whole Onions sliced
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 3 whole tomato sliced
- 15 pcs cashew
Curry
- 2 tsp oil
- 2 tsp butter, salted
- 1 pc bay leaf / tej patta
- 1 tsp chilli
- 1 whole Onions finely chopped
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- ¾ tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp cream
- 16 tsp paneer / cottage cheese
- 1 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves
- 2 tsp coriander leaves / cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
Tomato-onion paste
- Make sure your ingredients are prepared
- Heat 2 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large pot, and add 4 cloves, 2 pods cardamom and saute on low flame until it turns aromatic. Then add 1.5 onions, 2 clove garlic, 1 inch ginger and saute until onions shrink slightly.
- Now add 3 tomato, 15 cashew and saute for 2 minutes. Then, cover and boil for 10 minutes, or until tomato softens. Let it cool completely and transfer to the blender and blend to smooth paste.
- Pass the curry to the filter to get rid of seeds and skin. The tomato-onion paste is ready. keep aside.
Paneer butter masala
- Heat 2 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp butter, 1 bay leaf and 1 chilli ina a lrge pot. Saute until the spices turn aromatic, and then add 1 onion and saute until onions turn and golden brown.
- Keep the flame on low. Add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ¾ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ½ garam masala and 1 tsp salt.
- Continue to saute until the spices turn aromatic and add in prepared onion tomato paste and mix well. Cook until the oil separates from the masala paste.
- GO ahead and add 1 cup water and mix well adjusting the consistency. In addition, add 2 tbsp cream and mix well and 20 cubes of paneer and mix gently. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add 1 tsp Kasuri methi and 2 tbsp coriander and mix well.
- Ta da! Serve, and enjoy the heavenly taste of Paneer Butter Masala.
Notes & Tips
Note
- Paneer Butter Masala is a delicious and satisfying dish, perfect for indulging in on special occasions or for a comforting weeknight dinner. Whether you prefer a rich and creamy sauce or a tangy and spicy one, this dish is sure to delight your taste buds
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Paneer Butter Masala Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
305
% Daily Value*
Fat
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
15
g
94
%
Cholesterol
66
mg
22
%
Sodium
493
mg
21
%
Potassium
221
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
1066
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
255
mg
26
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.