When it comes to rich, comforting, and flavorful Indian dishes, Paneer Butter Masala easily tops the list. This classic paneer dish, with its creamy, buttery gravy and soft paneer cubes, is a favorite in households and restaurants alike. Perfect with naan, chapati, or rice, it’s a dish that never fails to impress. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make at home, and I’m here to guide you through it!
Why Paneer Butter Masala?
Paneer Butter Masala is the ultimate combination of flavors—sweet, spicy, and tangy, all in one dish. The creaminess of the sauce, paired with the mild flavor of paneer, makes it a crowd-pleaser. Plus, the ingredients are simple, and you probably have most of them in your kitchen already!
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Cubes of paneer
2-3 tbsp butter or ghee
2-3 onions
4-5 garlic cloves
Amul Fresh cream
1 bay leaf
1 stick cinnamon
3-4 cloves
6-7 cashews
1 black cardamom
Salt to taste
1-2 tbsp garam masala
Sugar to taste
Water as required
½ tsp cardamom powder
½ tbsp kitchen king powder
1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
½ tsp red chili powder
Fresh coriander leaves
Kasturi methi
2-3 tomatoes
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan or kadhai on medium flame. Once the oil is hot, add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, black cardamom, cloves and saute them for few seconds.
Step 2
Then add roughly chopped onion, green chillies and garlic and saute it for 2-3 mins until it becomes translucent in color.
Step 3
Add some cashews and roughly chopped tomatoes and mix them well. Then add 1 cup of water. Cover the lid and let them cook on medium heat for 10-15 mins.
Step 4
After 10-15 mins, remove the pan from heat and remove the bay leaf, black cardamom, cinnamon stick and cloves. Let the mixture cool down for few mins and then transfer the mixture to a blender. (It’s important to let the mixture cool down for few mins otherwise it will all blow up from the mixer.)
Step 5
Grind the mixture to a smooth paste and set it aside.
Step 6
So now in the same pan add some butter or ghee on medium heat. Make sure if you are adding butter, add some oil also. Once the butter melts, add finely chopped ginger and garlic and saute them. Add kitchen king, red chili powder, Kashmiri red chili powder and fry for few seconds, as it will give a nice color to curry.
Step 7
Then add the ground paste into the pan or kadhai. Now add some garam masala, cardamom powder, salt and some sugar (according to your taste). Mix well and cook them for 2-3 minutes. You can also add some water (if needed).
Step 8
Then add some cream and mix it well. Keep stirring.
Step 9
Now add in the paneer cubes and cook for 2-3 mins. Finally add crushed kasturi methi and mix.
Step 10
Your paneer butter masala is ready. Garnish some fresh Coriander/Cilantro on it and serve hot with Chapati, naan or rice.
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