Paneer Butter Masala Recipe

Paneer Butter Masala is a popular North Indian dish made with soft paneer cubes cooked in a rich and creamy tomato-based gravy . The dish is know for its luscious texture and aromatic flavors . The panner is simmered in a buttery tomato sauce , infused with spices like garam masala , turmeric , and cumin . It is a perfect vegetarian option for a hearty and indulgent meal . Serve it with naan or rice for a delicious and satisfying dining experience . Follow the recipe and let’s make Paneer Butter Masala Recipe

Ingredients For Paste

4 NOS tomato

11-12 Garlic cloves

1 Inch ginger

2 Tablespoon coriander stems

1 NOS green chili

1/5 Tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder

1 Tablespoon coriander powder

1/2 Tablespoon cumin powder

15 NOS cashew (soaked)

Ingredients For Paneer Sauteing

1 Tablespoon oil

1 Tablespoon butter

500 Gram paneer (cubed)

Salt to taste

A pinch Kashmiri red chili powder

Final Cooking

2 Tablespoon oil

1 Tablespoon butter

1 Tablespoon cumin seed

3 NOS green cardamom

1/2 Inch cinna,on

1 NOS bay leaf

1 Tablespoon chopped garlic

1 NOS chopped green chili

3 Medium size onion chopped

1/4 Tablespoon turmeric powder

1/2 Tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder

Salt to taste

As needed hot water

2 Tablespoon butter

A Pinch Roasted Kasuri Methi Powder

A Pinch Garam Masala

3-4 Tablespoon fresh cream

As needed fresh chopped coriander

Step:1

Add all the ingredients of the paste into a mixer grinder jar and grind it into a fine paste , make sure you soak the cashews in boiling water for 11-12 minutes before adding it , you can also boil it for 6 minutes

Step:2

To saute the paneer , set a pan over high heat and once it get hot , add the oil and butter

Step:3

Once the oil gets hot , add the cubed panner , salt and kashmiri red chili powder , then toss the panner over high flame for 1-3 minutes , doing this step will help the paneer to hold its structure in the gravy , once sauteed remove the paneer into a bowl and set it aside until you make the gravy

Step:4

To make the gravy , heat a wok or a kadhai then add oil and butter , once the oil gets hot , add all the whole spices along with , garlic and chopped green chili , stir well and then add the onions and cook over medium high flame until the onion turn light golden brown

Step:5

Once the onion turn light golden brown add turmeric powder and Kashmiri red chili powder , stir well and then add a splash of hot water , stir well and cook the masala for 3-4 minutes

Step:6

Further add the prepared paste along with salt and , stir well and cook over medium high flame until the oil separates

Step:7

Once the oil separates add hpt water as needed to adjust the gravy then cook for 2-3 minutes then taste the gravy and adjust the seasoning accordingly

Step:8

Further add the panner , butter and all the remaining ingredients , stir well and cook only for 1-2 minutes and then finally sprinkle some more fresh coriander . Your paneer butter masala is ready , serve it hot with naan , tandoori roti or rumali roti

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