Paneer Butter Masala Recipe

Name: Paneer Butter Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g panir; 1 bay leaf; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 2 cloves; 2 cardamom; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; salt, to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala; 3 tablespoons tomato puree; 4 teaspoons cream; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons kasuri methi; 1 onion; 4 garlic cloves; 1 inch fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon chopped coriander

Servings: persons

250 g panir
1 bay leaf
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 cloves
2 cardamom
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
salt, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
3 tablespoons tomato puree
4 teaspoons cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons kasuri methi
1 onion
4 garlic cloves
1 inch fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped coriander

1
Grind the chopped onions, garlic & ginger into a coarse paste. Keep it aside.
2
Heat 1/2 tbsp butter in a heavy bottom pan.
3
Add cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf and cardamom.
4
Fry 4 seconds.
5
Now add the paste (onion, ginger, garlic coarse paste with less or no water).
6
Fry it till golden brown.
7
Add all the dry powders, sugar, tomato puree; fry for 2 minutes.
8
Now add 2 cups water,reduce heat to low let the gravy simmer for 8 minutes.
9
Now mix in cream, rest of the butter, kasuri methi & paneer.
10
Also the salt as per taste.
11
Cook till paneer is soft.
12
Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander.
13
One can substitute milk for cream if diet conscious.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g panir, 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 2 cloves, and more.

Yes, Paneer Butter Masala falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Paneer Butter Masala

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