Indulge in the creamy, aromatic flavors of Paneer Butter Masala! This classic Indian curry is a favorite among vegetarians for its rich, buttery sauce and tender paneer cubes. Perfect for pairing with naan, roti, or steamed rice, Paneer Butter Masala is sure to elevate any meal.
Recipe Details
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
Servings:
4
Vegetarian:
Yes
Vegan:
No
Gluten-Free:
Yes
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~598 kcal
- Protein: ~19g
- Carbohydrates: ~18g
- Fat: ~50g
- Fiber: ~2.5g
- Sugars: ~6g
Ingredients
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- 80-100g paneer, cubed
- 1 tbsp butter or ghee
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/4 large onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup tomato purée (about 1 medium tomato)
- 2 tbsp fresh cream
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- 160-200g paneer, cubed
- 2 tbsp butter or ghee
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup tomato purée (about 2 medium tomatoes)
- 4 tbsp fresh cream
- 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- 240-300g paneer, cubed
- 3 tbsp butter or ghee
- 3 tbsp oil
- 3/4 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups tomato purée (about 3 medium tomatoes)
- 6 tbsp fresh cream
- 3 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- 320-400g paneer, cubed
- 4 tbsp butter or ghee
- 4 tbsp oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups tomato purée (about 4 medium tomatoes)
- 8 tbsp fresh cream
- 4 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp red chili powder
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- 400-500g paneer, cubed
- 5 tbsp butter or ghee
- 5 tbsp oil
- 1 1/4 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups tomato purée (about 5 medium tomatoes)
- 10 tbsp fresh cream
- 5 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 2 1/2 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1
Sauté the Spices
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds. Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown. - Step 2
Add Ginger-Garlic Paste
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw aroma disappears. - Step 3
Add Tomato Purée and Spices
Pour in the tomato purée, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the oil separates. - Step 4
Add Cream and Garam Masala
Lower the heat and add fresh cream and garam masala. Mix well, cooking for another 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors. - Step 5
Add Paneer
Gently fold in the paneer cubes and cook for 5 minutes on low heat. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a drizzle of cream. - Step 6: Serve
Serve hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice for a delightful meal.
Tips for Perfect Paneer Butter Masala
- Use Fresh Paneer: Fresh, soft paneer enhances the texture and flavor. You can lightly fry it for a firmer texture.
- Adjust Creaminess: For a richer sauce, add more cream or use cashew paste.
- Balancing Spice: Add a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes are too acidic for a perfectly balanced flavor.
Paneer Butter Masala is a delightful curry that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser with its luscious, creamy sauce and flavorful spices. Give this recipe a try, and bring the authentic flavors of Indian cuisine to your table!