Restaurant Style Paneer Butter Masala
Restaurant style paneer butter masala recipe- Here soft paneer cubesare gently simmered in a vibrant mildly spiced onion tomato cashew gravy.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: paneer butter masala
Servings: 3
Calories: 278kcal
Author: Harini
For Tomato Puree
- 3 large tomatoes ripe and red
- 1 big onion cubed
- 12 whole cashews
To Make Paneer Butter Gravy
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 bay leaf / tej patta
- 1 teaspoon crushed ginger-garlic
- 1 teaspoon kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups cubed paneer 200 grams
- 4 tablespoons fresh cream
- 1 teaspoon crushed kasuri methi
- chopped cilantro leaves to serve
- Ginger julienne to serve
Blanch the tomatoes, onions and cashews in hot water for 2-3 minutes. peel and de seed the tomatoes. Transfer tomatoes and onions to mixer jar and make a very smooth puree.
Blend cashews into a smooth paste separately with 2 tablespoons milk
Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a thick pan. Add tej patta and saute well. Add cardamom pods and saute. Add crushed ginger garlic and saute till raw smell leaves.
Add the tomato puree and mix well. Let cook for 2-3 minutes
Add chili powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well and cook till the tomato puree leaves fat from sides. This may take around 10 minutes. Cover and cook in medium flame.
In the mean time toast the cubed paneer with some ghee
Once the tomato puree is well cooked, add 1 cup water and sugar. Mix well and cook for 10 more minutes till the gravy thickens. Add cream and stir well
Add the paneer cubes and toss gently. Simmer for 2-3 minutes
Add crushed kasuri methi, ginger julienne if using and mix well. Serve paneer butter masala with naan, kulcha
- You can double or triple this recipe.
- Paneer butter masala in general is very less spicy. However if you are making for kids or want to reduce spice further, just add a pinch of red chilli powder or you can even omit
- Use really good and soft malai paneer for this recipe to get the best taste.
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Serving: 3servings | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 100mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg