Paneer Butter Masala

Source : Grind Cashew Onion Tomatoes Ginger Garlic And Green Chilies Into A Smooth Paste Keep Aside Heat 1 Tbsp Butter In A Pan And Saute The Paneer Cubes ...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : October 16, 2025

Step:

  1. Grind cashew, onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chilies into a smooth paste. Keep aside.

  2. Heat 1 tbsp. butter in a pan and saute the paneer cubes till light brown. Drain and keep aside.

    Paneer Butter Masala recipe step 2 photo
  3. Add remaining butter & temper with cumin seeds, cinnamon, cardamoms

    and cloves. Saute for a few seconds.

    Paneer Butter Masala recipe step 3 photo
  4. Add all the dry spices and stir fry for a few seconds more.

    Paneer Butter Masala recipe step 4 photo
  5. Add the ground paste and cook, covered for 4-5 minutes on a low flame.

    Paneer Butter Masala recipe step 5 photo
  6. Add the cream and give it a stir.

    Paneer Butter Masala recipe step 6 photo
  7. Then add 1/2 cup water and salt and bring it to a boil.

    Paneer Butter Masala recipe step 7 photo
  8. Now add the fried paneer and kasuri methi.

    Paneer Butter Masala recipe step 8 photo
  9. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or till the gravy thickens. Switch off the flame and add the coriander leaves.

    Paneer Butter Masala recipe step 9 photo
  10. Serve as a side dish with any form of rice or Indian bread.

    Paneer Butter Masala recipe step 10 photo

Ingredients

  1. 200 gms paneer cubes
  2. 1 onion, roughly chopped
  3. 2-3 tomatoes, roughly chopped
  4. 1 " ginger
  5. 2-3 garlic cloves
  6. 2 green chilies
  7. 8-10 cashew nuts, soaked for 30 minutes
  8. 3-4 tbsp. butter
  9. 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  10. 1 " cinnamon stick
  11. 2 green cardamoms
  12. 3-4 cloves
  13. 1 tsp. coriander-cumin powder
  14. 1 tsp. garam masala powder
  15. 1 tbsp. red chilli powder
  16. to taste salt
  17. 1 tsp. kasuri methi, crushed
  18. 3 tbsp. cream
  19. 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

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