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Paneer Butter Masala Restaurant Style

paneer butter masala recipe


  • Author: Sanchita Dey
  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Description

This rich, creamy and luscious meal is made delicious with paneer cubes and a creamy tomato-based sauce. This easy curry will leave everyone feeling satisfied, so make it for a weeknight dinner or for your next get-together.


Ingredients

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  • 4 tbsp – Butter
  • 2 tbsp – Vegetable Oil
  • 4 to 5 – Cloves
  • 2 – Black Cardamom
  • 4 – Green Cardamom
  • 1/2 cup – Onion (Chopped)
  • 2 cups – Tomato (Chopped)
  • 2 tbsp – Ginger (Chopped)
  • 10 – Garlic cloves (Chopped)
  • 4 – Green chili silted
  • 30 to 40 – Cashew Nuts
  • 3 tsp – Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp – Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tsp – Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup – Tomato Puree
  • 4 tbsp – Tomato Ketchup
  • 1 cup – Water
  • 600 grams – Paneer (Cut into cubes)
  • 1 tbsp– Garam Masala Powder
  • 1/2 cup – Fresh Cream(Leave a little for garnishing)
  • 1 tbsp– Honey
  • 2 tbsp – Kasuri Methi

Instructions

  1. In a pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of oil. Once the butter and oil are hot, add cloves, black cardamom, and green cardamom. Saute for 30 seconds.
  2. Add onions chopped and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add ginger chopped, tomato chopped, garlic chopped and green chili silted. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Once the cashews are cooked, add them to the pan and cook for 2 minutes at medium-high temperature.
  5. You must remove the mixture from heat and let it cool. After cooling down transfer the mixture to a blender and grind the onion-tomato mixture in a grinder to make a smooth paste.
  6. Using the same skillet, melt the remaining 4 tbsp butter. Yes, as it’s paneer butter masala we will need a little more butter. Adjust according to your preference.
  7. Add the fine paste to the pan.
  8. To taste, add coriander powder, turmeric powder, Kashmiri chili powder, and salt to taste. Mix well.
  9. Now add tomato puree, tomato ketchup and saute for 2 minutes on medium heat.
  10. You can continue cooking this recipe for 3-5 minutes with one cup of water on the side until the oil starts to separate.
  11. Add paneer cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add more water if required.
  12. Now add garam masala powder, fresh cream, honey.
  13. Cook for another minute and then add Kasuri methi.
  14. Garnish with fresh cream and chopped coriander leaves Serve hot with Naan or Laccha Paratha.

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Notes

  • Using Kashmiri Chili Powder can give you a deep red color without being too spicy.
  • Don’t pressure-cook Paneer because it can make it chewy. Just soak paneer cubes in the hot sauce for a few minutes before eating.
  • Store-bought tomato puree adds a nice deep orange color to the dish and I highly recommend products that are available in most grocery stores in the US or India.
  • Authentic flavor and depth are added when homemade garam masala is used.
  • You can even pass the paste through a soup strainer for a richer curry. Grind the masala to a fine paste. The gravy should be silky smooth.
  • Add honey and cream or cream after cooking if you plan to freeze the gravy. Add honey and cream at the last moment if you plan to serve it straight away.
  • In freezer-safe containers, you can store this gravy for 2-3 months. Simply thaw it on the countertop for 3-4 hours, then heat it again in a saucepan and serve. You can also add cream before serving.
  • A bit of hot charcoal on an aluminum foil and a sprinkle of ghee on top will also give a smoky flavor to this curry. Don’t leave it open for longer than 15 minutes for the curry to absorb the flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 People
  • Calories: 358Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 211mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 19g
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 77mg

Keywords: Paneer butter masala, Paneer recipe, Curries, Paneer gravy