Paneer Butter Masala
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Paneer Butter Masala

Soft paneer cubes simmered in a silky tomato-butter gravy with a swirl of cream and a pinch of kasuri methi. Rich, cozy, and ready for naan.

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40 min4 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving

422Cal

17 g

Protein

16 g

Carbs

33 g

Fat

Ingredients

  • Paneer

    300 g

    795 Cal
  • Tomato passata

    400 g

    120 Cal
  • Heavy cream

    60 ml

    204 Cal
  • Butter

    3 tbsp

    306 Cal
  • Onion

    150 g

    60 Cal
  • Cashews

    30 g

    166 Cal
  • Garlic-ginger paste

    1 tbsp

    20 Cal
  • Garam masala & spices

    2 tsp

    15 Cal
  • Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek)

    1 tsp

    3 Cal

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt the butter and soften the onion, then blend it with the cashews, tomato passata, and garlic-ginger paste into a smooth sauce.

  2. 2

    Return the sauce to the pan, stir in the garam masala and spices, and simmer until it deepens in color and the butter rises to the top.

  3. 3

    Swirl in the heavy cream and crushed kasuri methi.

  4. 4

    Fold in the paneer cubes and simmer a few minutes until warmed through.

  5. 5

    Finish with an extra cream swirl and a pinch of kasuri methi, and serve hot with naan or rice.

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