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The Best Paneer Butter Masala Recipe Ever!

Paneer Butter Masala Recipe

Paneer Butter Masala is a creamy, mildly spiced North Indian curry featuring paneer cubes in a rich tomato-cashew gravy perfect for pairing with naan or rice for a comforting, satisfying meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 288kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 5

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pan or kadhai
  • Mixer grinder or blender
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups
  • Bowl for soaking cashews

Ingredients

For masala paste:

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 5 cloves
  • 2 pods cardamom
  • 2 onion sliced
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 3 tomato sliced
  • 15 cashew

For curry:

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 chilli
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • ¾ tsp coriander powder
  • ¼ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ garam masala
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp cream
  • 16 cubes paneer
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oil and butter in a pan, then sauté cloves, cardamom, onion, garlic, and ginger.
    Heat oil and butter in a pan, then sauté cloves, cardamom, onion, garlic, and ginger.
  • Add tomatoes and cashews, cook until soft, then blend into a smooth paste.
    Add tomatoes and cashews, cook until soft, then blend into a smooth paste.
  • In the same pan, heat oil and butter again, and add bay leaf and green chili.
    In the same pan, heat oil and butter again, and add bay leaf and green chili.
  • Add finely chopped onion, sauté until golden, then stir in all powdered spices.
  • Pour in the masala paste, mix well, and cook until the oil starts to separate.
    Pour in the masala paste, mix well, and cook until the oil starts to separate.
  • Add water and bring the curry to a simmer; then add paneer cubes.
  • Stir in cream, crushed kasuri methi, and chopped coriander.
  • Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes and serve hot with naan or rice.
    The Best Paneer Butter Masala Recipe Ever!

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1238IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg