paneer butter masala
Indulge in the richness of Indian flavors with Recipiyo’s Paneer Butter Masala recipe. This creamy and aromatic dish is a celebration of tender paneer cubes in a luscious tomato-based gravy. Let’s dive into the culinary magic!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
3 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 250 grams paneer, cubed
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red chili powder, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, ground
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
- 2 large onion,chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 2 tomato, pureed
- 1 teaspoon cumin, grounded
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 cup cashew nuts, soaked and blended
- 1/2 cup cream
- fresh coriander leaves for garnish
How To Make paneer butter masala
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Step 1Combine paneer cubes with yogurt, half the red chili powder, the turmeric powder, and salt. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Step 2In a pan, heat butter and oil. Sauté chopped onions until golden brown.
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Step 3Add ginger-garlic paste to the onions and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
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Step 4Pour in the tomato puree. Cook until the mixture thickens and the oil separates.
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Step 5Add cumin powder, coriander powder, remaining red chili powder, and garam masala. Stir well.
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Step 6Blend soaked cashew nuts into a smooth paste. Add it to the pan and cook until the gravy thickens.
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Step 7Gently add the marinated paneer cubes to the gravy. Mix carefully to coat each piece.
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Step 8Pour in the cream, stirring continuously. Adjust salt according to taste.
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Step 9Let the Paneer Butter Masala simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
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Step 10Your delightful Paneer Butter Masala is ready to be served hot with naan or rice.
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Category:
Other Main Dishes
Keyword:
#Indian
Keyword:
#Masala
Keyword:
#paneer
Keyword:
#butter masala
Ingredient:
Dairy
Culture:
Indian
Method:
Stove Top
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