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Paneer Butter Masala - Restaurant Style
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Paneer Butter Masala (Creamy Restaurant-Style Indian Curry)

Paneer Butter Masala Restaurant Style is a creamy rich gravy made with soft and spongy paneer or Indian Cottage Cheese. This makes a delicious side dish for any Indian Bread.
Course Main Dish - Gravies
Cuisine North Indian
Keyword Creamy Gravies
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Party, Weekend Special
By Diet Kid Friendly, Protein Rich
Dish Type Paneer Dishes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 441kcal
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup Tomato
  • 250 gms Paneer
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 2.5 tbsp Butter
  • 1/3 cup Cashew Nuts grind to a powder
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 1/3 cup Cream

Spices Used

  • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 3 Cardamoms
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 Cinnamon
  • 1.5 tsp Kasturi Methi
  • A Pinch Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Fennel Powder
  • 1.5 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder

Instructions

  • Heat a nonstick pan with oil and 1 tbsp butter, add the whole spices and 1 tsp fenugreek leaves. Stir it around and add the garlic ginger. Stir it around for a few seconds.
  • Add the onion, salt, and turmeric. Mix it around and cook for 1 minute.
  • Next add the cumin powder, fennel powder, and chili powder. Mix it around and cook for 2 minutes.
  • When the mix is nicely done, add the tomatoes, Mix it around. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove and let it cool down. Once it is cool, remove the bay leaf, take it in a blender, add 1 cup water and make a nice puree.
  • Heat the pan with 1 tbsp. butter, add the onion tomato puree and cook on high for 5 mins.
  • After 5 mins, simmer and cook for 10 mins or until the mixture is cooked well.
  • Add sugar, diced Paneer cubes, rest of the fenugreek leaves, and garam masala. Sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add rest of the butter, ground cashew, and cream. Mix it around and simmer for 1 minute.
  • Serve warm with a drizzle of cream on top

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1062IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 368mg | Iron: 2mg
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