Paneer Butter Masala recipe

Paneer Butter Masala is a popular Indian dish made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a creamy and flavorful tomato-based gravy. Here’s a basic recipe for Paneer Butter Masala:

Paneer Butter Masala recipe Ingredients:

For the Paneer:

• 250g paneer, cubed
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

Paneer Butter Masala recipe For the Gravy:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tablespoon cashew nuts, soaked in water for 30 minutes
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh cream
• 1 tablespoon honey or sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Paneer Butter Masala Instructions:

1. Marinate the paneer cubes with ginger-garlic paste, salt, red chili powder, and turmeric powder. Let it sit for about 15-20 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the marinated, paneer cubes until they turn golden brown. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add butter and oil. Once the butter melts, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
4. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
5. Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
6. Grind the soaked cashew nuts into a fine paste and add it to the tomato-onion mixture. Stir well.
7. Add red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix everything together.
8. Pour in the fresh cream and mix well. Let the gravy simmer for a few minutes.
9. Add honey or sugar if desired to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
10. Finally, add the fried paneer cubes to the gravy and gently mix them in. Let it simmer for a couple more minutes.
11. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.

Enjoy your delicious Paneer Butter Masala! Adjust the spices and cream according to your taste preferences.