Paneer butter masala is a party pleaser recipe in which paneer is simmered in a thick gravy made with tomatoes, butter, milk and Indian spices. Now you don’t have to order paneer butter masala or often called paneer makhani from any restaurant, as you easily make this mouth-watering paneer makhani at home.
Paneer Butter Masala / Paneer Makhani Recipe
Course: MainCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Medium6
servings15
minutes30
minutesPaneer butter masala is one of the most popular Indian curry in any Indian restaurants. It is rich and super buttery.
Ingredients
6 medium red tomatoes, chopped roughly
1 medium onion, sliced
1-inch ginger, chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled
2 bay leaves
3 cardamom
1 black cardamom
4 dry red chillies
4 cloves
2-inch cinnamon stick
1 tsp of cumin seeds
1 Tbsp of coriander seeds
1/2 tsp of Kasuri methi
1/2 tsp of turmeric powder
1 tsp of red chilly powder or to taste
20 cashews pieces(soaked in water)
1/2 cup of full-fat milk
2 Tbsp of butter/oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- For paneer butter masala, first heat a deep pan and melt 1 Tbsp of butter, then add all the dry whole spices and stir for 1-2 minutes, then add onion, ginger and stir well.
- When the onions are translucent, add tomatoes and garlic and cook until the tomatoes are squishy.(takes about 6-8 minutes)
- Let the tomato mixture cool down, then grind it together with the soaked cashews into a smooth sauce.
- In the same pan, add rest of the butter and add ground mixture along with the turmeric, red chilly powder, salt and pepper. Stir until the butter/oil oozes out.
- Now add Paneer pieces with a cup of water and simmer it for 6-8 minutes with the lid on.
- Crush kasuri methi with between your palms and add it into the gravy. Simmer again for about 2 minutes
- Now slowly add the milk over low heat and stir it continuously and switch off the heat.
- Paneer butter masala/paneer makhani is ready to serve.
Notes
- Serve Paneer butter masala/paneer makhani with roti or naan or rice.
- Use oil instead of butter if you want your paneer butter masala little on a lighter side.
