
How To Make Authentic Paneer Butter Masala
This Indian paneer butter masala is a rich and creamy curry that is made with a tasteful medley of vegetables, nuts, herbs, and spices!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1lbpaneer,cubed
- 3tbspcashews
- 1small onion,chopped
- 4garlic cloves
- 1ginger
- 2green chiles
- ½tspturmeric powder
- ¾tspgaram masala
- ½tspred chili powder
- 1cinnamon stick
- 2bay leaves
- ½tspshahi jeera
- 1tsppaprika
- 1tsphoney
- 4tbspbutter
- 1tspgrapeseed oil,optional
- fresh cilantro,to garnish
- 1cuptomato puree
- ½cupheavy cream,or beaten sour cream
- 2tspkasuri methi,(dry fenugreek leaves)
- salt,to taste
Instructions
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In a flat bottom pan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter along with a teaspoon of oil. Add shah jeera to this and let it crackle. Now add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
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Then, add garlic cloves, ginger, green chilies and cashews to the onions and let sauté for a couple of more minutes.
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At this time, add tomato puree and mix well. Simmer for a couple of mins until the raw smell vanishes. Turn the gas off and let the mixture cool.
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In a blender add the mixture and blend it well to make a puree/paste.
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In the same pan as used before, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of of butter and heat. Once heated, add cinnamon stick and bay leaves to the pan.
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Now add the pureed mixture from the blender and roast the mixture for a few minutes. Add all the spices and mix it well.
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Add a cup of water and allow the mixture to come to a boil. Add honey, Kasuri methi, and heavy cream or sour cream.
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Mix and let simmer for a couple of minutes. Set the gravy aside.
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In a bowl of water, add the paneer cubes and soak for 5 mins.
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Drain the water and dunk the softened paneer into the creamy gravy. Once the paneer is added to the gravy, stir for 2 to 3 minutes until well-combined.
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Turn off the heat, cover the pan and let the gravy sit for 5 to 6 minutes.
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Garnish with chopped cilantro, then serve with favorite naan, roti, jeera rice or tandoori roti along with sliced onions and a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 433.87kcal
- Fat: 32.15g
- Saturated Fat: 16.86g
- Trans Fat: 0.47g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 8.92g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.51g
- Carbohydrates: 22.98g
- Fiber: 3.84g
- Sugar: 10.68g
- Protein: 17.41g
- Cholesterol: 90.57mg
- Sodium: 681.15mg
- Calcium: 178.02mg
- Potassium: 611.15mg
- Iron: 3.21mg
- Vitamin A: 311.57µg
- Vitamin C: 64.50mg
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