Paneer Butter Masala

Today lets see how to make delicious Paneer Butter Masala.

Paneer Butter Masala, also known as Paneer Makhani, is a tasty North Indian dish.

This dish is adored for its balance of sweet and tangy flavors, with the creamy paneer providing a delightful contrast. It’s often garnished with fresh coriander leaves and can be enjoyed with various Indian bread like naan, chapathi, roti and fried rice.

Paneer Butter Masala is a beloved vegetarian choice in Indian restaurants and home kitchens, offering a comforting and satisfying meal option for those who appreciate the rich and creamy side of Indian cuisine. It’s a must-try for anyone looking to savor the diverse and flavorful tastes of India.

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Paneer Butter Masala

"Paneer Butter Masala: Creamy Delight in Every Bite!"

Course Dinner, Fast Food, Side Dish

Cuisine North Indian

Keyword Creamy Paneer Masala, Paneer Butter Masala, Paneer Makhani

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 3

Author Dhivya Krishna Kumar

Equipment

• 1 Frying Pan
• 1 Spatula

Ingredients

• Paneer – 200 grams
• Butter – 6 tbsp / 50 grams
• Onion – 1 Big size
• Tomato – 4 Medium Size
• Ginger – 1 inch
• Garlic Cloves – 2 nos.
• Cashews – 4 – 5 nos.
• Bay Leaf – 1
• Cinamon – 1
• Cardamon – 2
• Garam Masala 1/2 tsp
• Chilli Powder – 1 tbsp
• Kasoori Methi – 1 tsp

Instructions

• First lets make a base with onion and tomatoes.
• Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a pan.
• Now add 1 chopped onion on to it.
• And also add some requited amount of salt and saute it for few minutes.
• Saute until it becomes pale.
• Lets add 4 medium sized finely chopped tomatoes on to it.
• Also add 1 inch Ginger on to it.
• Now lets add 2 cloves of Garlic.
• Finally add some cashews and saute it well until the tomatoes are soft and smashed.
• Turn off the flame and grind the mixture once it cools down.
• Now the base of our Paneer Butter Masala is ready.
• Now melt 3 to 4 tbsp of Butter to the pan.
• Now lets add 1 Bay Leaf, 1 Cinamon, 2 Cardamon.
• Also add the grinded paste on to it .
• Saute it for few minutes.
• And add 1/2 tsp of Garam Masala
• Add 1 tbsp Chilli Powder to it.
• Saute it for few minutes.
• Also add 1/2 tsp Sugar to balance the sourness of the tomatoes.
• Finally add required amount of salt on to it.
• Add water if required.
• Saute it for 5 – 6 minutes in medium flame.
• Now lets add 200 grams of paneer on ot it.
• Next lets add 1 tsp Kasoori Methi on ot it. Crush it and add for best results.
• Mix gently for few more minutes.
• Finally add finely chopped coriander leaves on ot it and turn off the flame.
• Our delicious Paneer Butter Masala is ready to serve.

Notes

Pictorial Guidance:

Preheat the pan.

Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a pan.

Now add 1 chopped onion on to it.

Saute until it becomes pale.

Lets add 4 medium sized finely chopped tomatoes on to it.

And also add some requited amount of salt and saute it for few minutes.

Now add 2 1 tbsp pf ginger / garlic paste to the mixture.

Finally add some cashews and saute it well until the tomatoes are soft and smashed.

Fry until all ingredients are smashed well.

Turn off the flame and grind the mixture once it cools down.

Now transfer into the mixer jar and grind it to the smooth paste.

Now the base of our Paneer Butter Masala is ready.

Now melt 3 to 4 tbsp of Butter to the pan.

Now lets add 1 Bay Leaf, 1 Cinamon, 2 Cardamon.

Also add the grinded paste on to it .

Add some salt as required.

Next add 1/2 tsp garam masala and 1 tsp chilli powder on to it.

Add water if required.

Also add 1/2 tsp Sugar to balance the sourness of the tomatoes.

Saute it for 5 – 6 minutes in medium flame.

Now lets add 200 grams of paneer on ot it.

Next lets add 1 tsp Kasoori Methi on ot it. Crush it and add for best results.

Now add 1 tbsp of butter on to it and sault slowly for a minute.

Finally add finely chopped coriander leaves on ot it and turn off the flame.

Our delicious Paneer Butter Masala is ready to serve.

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