Paneer Butter Masala.

Name: Paneer Butter Masala
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 300 g Paneer, cubed; 400 g Tomatoes, pureed; 4 tbsp Butter + cream; 1 tbsp Garam masala, kasuri methi; 1 tsp Ginger-garlic paste

Creamy, rich tomato-based curry with soft paneer cubes in a buttery, mildly spiced gravy. One of India's most beloved vegetarian dishes.

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Total time: 45 min
Servings: 4 people
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

For 4 servings · Check off as you go

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2 steps

Make the gravy
Sauté onions, add ginger-garlic, tomatoes, spices. Cook until oil separates. Blend smooth.
20 min
Mark step 1 complete
Finish and add paneer
Return gravy to pan, add butter and cream. Add paneer cubes and simmer gently 5 minutes. Finish with kasuri methi.
10 min
Mark step 2 complete

Cooking Tips

Soak the paneer in hot water for 10 minutes before adding to keep it soft. The "butter" comes from both butter and cream — don't skimp for authentic restaurant taste.