Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Paneer Butter Masala, a creamy and rich Indian dish that has captured hearts around the globe. This vegetarian delight features soft paneer cubes simmered in a luscious tomato sauce, infused with aromatic spices and finished with a swirl of cream. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your spice preference. Serve it alongside naan or basmati rice for a comforting meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams paneer, cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 100 ml cream
Instructions
- In a non-stick skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until golden brown.
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Add pureed tomatoes, red chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Cook until thickened.
- Gently fold in the cubed paneer to coat with the sauce.
- Pour in cream and sprinkle garam masala; simmer for five minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with naan or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg