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    Low Calorie No butter Paneer Butter Masala | Microwave Paneer Butter Masala | Step By Step Recipes

    Published: Aug 23, 2010 · Modified: Jul 13, 2021 by Srivalli · 25 Comments

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    Ten years ago or more, when I wasn't aware of the blogs, I was always searching the net for the Paneer Butter Masala recipe that you get in restaurants. Finally I had to settle to the one on this blog which is popular as it was adapted from the popular Chef, Sanjeev Kapoor. Since then we have modified the recipe in many ways that each time we get a feeling that we are making a new dish.  Even then, this is one recipe that comes quite closest to what I have in mind.
    That reminds me of the time we bloggers met, where Sra got a Paneer dish.(Will have to ask Sra if this was the dish she got) All of us were drooling over it as it was so rich and creamy. Infact over this weekend dinner I tasted one of the best Paneer Butter Masala, in that it was really really rich and so creamy. You can't feel the gravy, something nice just slides in as you tuck in succulent paneer pieces. And you never keep count of how many naans went in.
    Talking of all these rich creamy paneer dishes, I really wonder how a low calorie no butter Paneer Butter Masala still tasted so good. This happened in the Microwave Demo sessions. The chef is a young girl who can whip up some wonderful creations in Microwave within minutes. The session merits some enthusiastic Microwave buffs, who want to use their microwaves "Beyond Reheating". So one can be sure of some really quick and tasty recipes coming out from the session. One onlooker even confessed of loosing weight after started cooking for herself completely in microwave. Now that is something I can wish for!

     

    Even though I assumed and presumed that I will end up adapting lot of recipes to Microwave cooking, I only make handful. And this recipe that the chef showed us, I made it the same night with amazing good results. And yes I was left wondering how this dish tasted so good without even a pinch of butter in it.

    She made Paneer Butter Masala along with Naans. I came back and tried her version of Naan too. I make my Naans differently but this was very good too. I thought I might as well capture 3 ways of making Naans at home as a ready reckon.

    For today it is going to be Low Calorie No butter Paneer Butter Masala! Quite a mouthful right!

     Step By Step Method of making Microwave Paneer Butter Masala

    Grind Onions to a smooth paste.

     
     
     

    Puree the tomatoes using water.

    In a microwave safe bowl, add oil along with all the whole spices. Micro for 1 min.

    Then add the onion paste, stir well.

    Micro for 3 mins.

     
     

    Then add Ginger Garlic paste in between, mix well. Micro again for the remaining time.

    Meanwhile wash the paneer cube.

     
     
     

    Cut into small pieces.

    The onion mix is almost ready, will look like this.

    Add the tomato puree to the onion paste, stir well. Micro for 5 mins

    After 2 mins, the Onion tomato paste will look like this.

    To that add Red chili powder, store bought powder was used, hence it is so bright.

    Give it a quick stir!

    Micro for the remaining 3 mins.

    Remove, add cashew paste.

    Add 1 cup of water, mix well and micro for 5 mins.

    Remove and add the paneer pieces.

    Add more water if required. Micro for 10 more mins.

    Low Calorie No butter Paneer Butter Masala
     
    Ingredients Needed:
     
    Paneer - 250 gms
    Onions - 2 medium
    Tomatoes - 2 medium
    Cloves - 2
    Cinnamon - 2"
    Bey Leaf - 1
    Cardamon - 2
    Fennel Seeds - 1/4 tsp
    Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tsp
    Cashew Nuts - 10 whole
    Red Chili powder - 1 tsp
    Salt to taste
    OIl - 2 tsp

     

    Method to prepare:

    In a microwave safe bowl, add oil along with whole spices. Micro for 1 min.

    then add the ground onion paste, micro for 3 mins.

    When it is 2 mins, remove and add ginger garlic paste. Stir well and cook for the balance 1 min.

    Add the tomato puree, micro for 5 mins.

    Meanwhile soak cashews and grind to a smooth paste.

    At this stage cashew paste can also be added.

    Add 1 cup water for more consistency and micro for 5 mins.

    Wash and cut Paneer into cubes. Remove the bowl, add the paneer pieces, salt, and add water if required.

    Micro for 10 mins.

    Total Cooking time in Micro mode is 20 mins.

    You may feel that it is quite a hassle checking on it at such intervals. But it doesn't appear so when you actually make it.

    Without butter or cream, this dish turned out very creamy. The bright red colour is because of store bought powder, you may use a pinch of red food colour if you prefer. But it is normally not required.

    Some may add Tomato Sauce in this recipe, but I don't recommend that.

    Went very well with Naans. This gravy being so quick and easy, I am sure you can try and enjoy it yourself!

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    Low Calorie No butter Paneer Butter Masala | Microwave Paneer Butter Masala | Step By Step Recipes

    Course Main Dish - Gravies
    Cuisine North Indian
    By Cook Method Microwave
    By Diet Low Calorie, Vegetarian
    Dish Type Paneer Dishes
    Author Srivalli
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    1. meeso says

      August 23, 2010 at 6:31 pm

      Using the microwave is nice sometimes, good recipe 🙂

      Reply
    2. Satya says

      August 23, 2010 at 7:08 pm

      love this health n microwavw version of paneer butter masala....looks very tempting ...thanks for sharing

      Reply
    3. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says

      August 23, 2010 at 7:23 pm

      Bookmarking, will surely give it a try. IT looks delicious and so easy to make 🙂

      Reply
    4. swapna says

      August 23, 2010 at 7:48 pm

      Looks Delicious and Yummy!!!

      Reply
    5. Lakshmi says

      August 24, 2010 at 1:01 am

      I have to try this. I was here looking for lunch box ideas for my daughter and came this new post of yours.

      Reply
    6. Divya Kudua says

      August 24, 2010 at 1:22 am

      OMG,is this for real?Does this mean I can have my PBM and eat it too..lol!!!Sure winner!!

      Reply
    7. notyet100 says

      August 24, 2010 at 1:39 am

      curry looks delicious,..;)

      Reply
    8. Susan says

      August 24, 2010 at 3:38 am

      This looks rich nonetheless. Did you miss the butter in this, Valli, or do the dairy in the paneer and lovely spices more than compensate for its absence? Thx for all the stepped photos; illustration is a lot of work.

      Reply
    9. Prathibha says

      August 24, 2010 at 5:05 am

      Loved ur MW version......PBM without butter butter sounds interesting..but it is always better to eat low cal version..

      Reply
    10. Leena says

      August 24, 2010 at 12:05 pm

      Curry looks tempting..bookmarked!

      Reply
    11. Priya says

      August 24, 2010 at 1:52 pm

      Feel like having some..yumm..

      Reply
    12. Khaugiri says

      August 24, 2010 at 3:45 pm

      zakkassssssssssss. Bookmarked:)

      Reply
    13. Srivalli says

      August 24, 2010 at 4:11 pm

      Thank you everybody!

      Susan, the butter was never missed and the spices more than added lots of flavour, you should try this if you can..it was really good...:)

      Reply
    14. Vanamala Hebbar says

      August 24, 2010 at 4:51 pm

      Very nice recipe....its tempting...

      Reply
    15. Shriya says

      August 24, 2010 at 6:55 pm

      Awesome effort, totally love it. Butter paneer masala is one of my fav dish. How could I not try this recipe with low calories? I am gonna give it a try this week. Thanks srivalli for this wonderful recipe.

      Reply
    16. Indrani says

      August 25, 2010 at 2:09 am

      Valli...just awesome..thanks for step-by-step pictures, it'll help me and many others to try this out..PBM looks so gorgeous

      Reply
    17. The Housewife says

      August 25, 2010 at 6:14 pm

      I love this recipe! Not only is it low cal but also done in the microwave… its like doubly good! 🙂

      Reply
    18. rkramadh says

      August 25, 2010 at 8:19 pm

      Looks fantastic, can't wait to try this. One thought though....microwaves in India are combo ones (i.e. they have convection oven built in). The ones in US are usually not with convection ovens since we have separate large convection ovens as part of the stoves. So I am wondering if results will be the same, especially the roasting of spices....just wondering and hoping someone in US can comment..thanks!

      Reply
    19. Santosh Bangar says

      August 26, 2010 at 8:26 am

      how nicely given step by step.Looking so attractive and mouthwatering recipe

      Reply
    20. Jayashree says

      August 26, 2010 at 5:57 am

      Looks good, Valli.....

      Reply
    21. saritasakthivel says

      August 30, 2010 at 4:52 pm

      I want to eat it now and i want to buy a microwave..hehe. which make and model u have and what classes? I do not really feel u need any classes..hehe

      Reply
    22. NIDHYA says

      September 08, 2010 at 2:21 am

      wow, that sounds easy with your steps. nice recipe.
      1st time visitor and happy to follow you. Do drop by my space sometime.

      http://aaha-oho.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    23. Rajani Rayudu says

      September 08, 2010 at 12:15 am

      Hi Sri,

      Me too book marking this recipe. Thanks........

      cheers
      rajnai

      Reply
    24. Anonymous says

      September 24, 2013 at 2:59 am

      This recipe turned out to be a total disaster! All measurements were wrong.

      Reply
    25. Srivalli says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:13 am

      Anon Sad the recipe didn't work for you, maybe you can let me know what you did? as you can see I have pictures for each step which shows how it was cooked, maybe you can follow the steps correctly.

      Reply

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