How to Make Paneer Butter Masala - A Step-by-Step Guide

Paneer Butter Masala is a classic North Indian dish that is loved by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. It is a rich and creamy curry made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a tomato-based gravy. The dish is typically flavored with various spices and finished off with a generous dollop of butter, which gives it its indulgent and decadent flavor.

This dish is a staple in Indian restaurants and homes, and for good reason. The combination of soft and chewy paneer in a smooth a...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ pound paneer, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon ground cashews
  • 1 teaspoon ground red chiles
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; fry paneer in batches until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer fried paneer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, retaining vegetable oil in skillet.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add ginger paste and garlic paste. Continue to cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Stir cashews, ground red chiles, cumin, coriander, and garam masala into the onion mixture. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Stir tomato sauce, half-and-half, milk, sugar, and salt into spice mixture; simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add fried paneer and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    469 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 947mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 134mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 451mg