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Paneer Butter Masala

Published:  11TH February 2024 | Updated on: 14 July, 2025
Paneer Butter Masala
With succulent paneer pieces immersed in a luscious tomato-based gravy, seasoned with aromatic spices and finished with a touch of cream, this dish offers a luxurious dining experience fit for any occasion.

INGREDIENTS


For Paste:

4 Tomatoes

8-10 cloves Garlic

1-inch Ginger

2 tsp Coriander Stems

1 Green Chilli

1 tbsp Kashmiri/Degi Red Chilli Powder

1 tbsp Coriander Powder

1/2 tsp Cumin Powder

15 Cashews (soaked)


For Gravy:

1 tbsp Oil

1 tbsp Butter

500g Paneer

1 tbsp Butter

1 tsp Cumin Seeds

3 Green Cardamom

1/2 inch Cinnamon

1 Bay Leaf

1 tbsp Garlic (chopped)

1 Green Chilli (chopped)

3 medium Onions (chopped)

1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder

1/2 tsp Kashmiri Powder

Salt to taste

A pinch of Sugar

Hot Water as needed

2 tbsp Butter

A pinch of Roasted Kasuri Methi Powder

A pinch of Garam Masala

3-4 tbsp Fresh Cream

A handful of Fresh Coriander


METHOD


1. Combine all paste ingredients in a mixer after soaking cashews. Adjust water if needed.


2. Heat a wok with oil and butter. Add whole spices, garlic, and green chilli.


3. Once hot, add onions and cook until golden. Introduce turmeric, red chilli powder, and a splash of water. Cook for 2-3 minutes.


4. Add the paste, salt, and sugar. Cook until the oil separates.


5. Pour in hot water as needed and cook for 2-3 minutes.


6. Adjust seasoning, then add paneer, butter, and remaining ingredients. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.


7. Finish with fresh coriander. Serve with naan, tandoori roti, or rumali roti.



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