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Paneer Butter Masala

Cultural Context

Paneer Butter Masala is a popular North Indian dish known for its rich and creamy texture. It is often served in restaurants and is a favorite among vegetarians. The dish showcases the use of paneer, a fresh cheese common in Indian cuisine, and is typically enjoyed with naan or rice. Its origins can be traced back to the Mughlai cuisine, which has influenced many Indian dishes, making it a staple in Indian households and celebrations.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
5 tablespoons oil
2 green cardamoms
1 cup red onion (approximately half a red onion)
12 to 14 cashew nuts
1.5 cups diced tomatoes (approximately 3 tomatoes)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 bay leaf
4 cloves
3 green cardamoms
1 inch stick of cinnamon
2 teaspoons ginger paste
3 teaspoons garlic paste
0.5 tablespoon kashmiri chili powder
0.5 tablespoon coriander powder
0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 slit green chilies
1.5 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1.5 cups water
1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves
4 tablespoons cream
fresh coriander for garnish
garlic naan for serving
375 grams paneer

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Tofu is lower in calories and high in protein, while ricotta is often less expensive.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is dairy-free and lower in calories, while milk is usually cheaper.

1

Heat a deep pan and add 5 tablespoons of oil.

2

Add 2 green cardamoms and 1 cup of chopped red onion, sauté until translucent.

3

Add 12 to 14 cashew nuts and sauté briefly.

4

Stir in 1.5 cups of diced tomatoes and continue sautéing until soft.

5

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it cool before blending into a paste.

6

In the same pan, add 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter and melt it without burning.

7

Add 1 bay leaf, 4 cloves, 3 green cardamoms, and 1 inch stick of cinnamon, sauté until aromatic.

8

Add 2 teaspoons of ginger paste and 3 teaspoons of garlic paste, sauté until golden and raw flavor is gone.

9

Turn off the heat and blend the cooled tomato mixture into a smooth paste.

10

Cut 375 grams of paneer into cubes.

11

Pour the tomato sauce back into the heated pan.

12

Add 0.5 tablespoon of kashmiri chili powder, 0.5 tablespoon of coriander powder, 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, 2 slit green chilies, 1.5 teaspoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.

13

Add 1.5 cups of water and mix again.

14

Cover the pan and cook for about 10 minutes to blend flavors.

15

After 10 minutes, add 1 teaspoon of crushed fenugreek leaves and 4 tablespoons of cream, mix well.

16

Gently add the paneer cubes and swirl the pan to coat without stirring.

17

Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, swirling occasionally.

18

Remove from heat and drizzle with fresh cream and sprinkle with chopped fresh coriander before serving.

19

Serve with garlic naan.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

deep panblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Paneer MakhaniButter Paneer

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