Name: Paneer Butter Masala Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp butter; 200 g paneer (cubed); 1 large red onion; 3 tbsp garlic paste; 1 tbsp ginger paste; 400 g chopped tomatoes; 1/2 cup water; 2 tsp red chili powder; 2 tsp garam masala powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp kasuri methi; 1 tsp brown sugar; 10 cashews (soaked); 2 tbsp double cream

Paneer Butter Masala Recipe

Here is how to make a simple paneer butter masala, which is a great alternative to butter chicken. This recipe has a tasty broth and is served best with naan bread, basmati rice, or roti.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine Indian, North Indian, Punjabi

Servings4 servings

Calories (per serving)338.19 kcal

Equipment

1 High Speed Blender optional

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp butter
200 g (7.1 oz) paneer cubed
1 large red onion
3 tbsp garlic paste
1 tbsp ginger paste
400 g (2.6 cups) chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup (0.5 cup) water
2 tsp red chili powder
2 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) kasuri methi
1 tsp brown sugar
10 cashews soaked
2 tbsp double cream

Instructions

In a saucepan (medium-high heat), add vegetable oil, butter, red onions, garlic paste, and ginger paste, and sauté until golden.
Add the red chili powder, garam masala, ground cumin, and coriander.
Add the chopped tomatoes and cashew nuts, and stir to combine.
Allow the simmer by adding water for 10 to 15 minutes.
Once it has been cooked and cooled down, place it into a blender and blend until it forms a smooth paste.
To the same pan, add the vegetable oil and paneer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat.
Add the paste to the pan.
Add the kasuri methi, double cream, brown sugar, and allow to simmer for another 5 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro. Serve with basmati rice or roti.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 338.19kcalCarbohydrates: 14.94gProtein: 10.3gFat: 27.24gSaturated Fat: 12.44gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.64gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.06gTrans Fat: 0.16gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 65.13mgPotassium: 391.08mgFiber: 2.83gSugar: 5.41gVitamin A: 1335.13IUVitamin B1: 0.1mgVitamin B2: 0.07mgVitamin B3: 0.9mgVitamin B5: 0.26mgVitamin B6: 0.29mgVitamin B12: 0.02µgVitamin C: 19.46mgVitamin D: 0.12µgVitamin E: 1.7mgVitamin K: 23.55µgCalcium: 296.19mgCopper: 0.21mgFolate: 22.25µgIron: 1.37mgManganese: 0.45mgMagnesium: 33.17mgPhosphorus: 84.19mgSelenium: 3.11µgZinc: 0.67mgNet Carbohydrates: 12.11g

Data source: USDA

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How To Reheat Paneer Butter Masala?

Method	Duration
Saucepan	5 minutes, on medium heat.
Microwave	2 minutes, covered.

How To Store Paneer Butter Masala?

Method	Duration
Fridge	3 to 4 days.
Freezer	4 to 6 months.

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