Paneer Butter Masala Recipe

Name: Paneer Butter Masala Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 18 to 20 cashews (- whole); ⅓ cup hot water (- for soaking cashews); 2 cups tomatoes (- diced, or 300 grams tomatoes or 4 to 5 medium sized, pureed); 1 inch ginger (- peeled and roughly chopped); 3 to 4 garlic cloves (- small to medium-sized, peeled); 2 tablespoons butter (or 1 tablespoon oil + 1 or 2 tablespoons butter); 1 tej patta ((Indian bay leaf), optional); ½ to 1 teaspoon kashmiri chilli powder (or deghi mirch or ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or paprika); 1.5 cups water (or add as required); 1 inch ginger (- peeled and julienned, reserve a few for garnish); 1 or 2 green chili (- slit, reserve a few for garnish); 200 to 250 grams paneer ((Indian cottage cheese) - cubed or diced); 1 teaspoon dry fenugreek leaves ((kasuri methi) - optional); ½ to 1 teaspoon garam masala (or tandoori masala); 2 to 3 tablespoons light cream (or half & half or 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream - optional); ¼ to 1 teaspoon sugar (- optional, add as required depending on the sourness of the tomatoes); salt (as required); 1 to 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (- chopped, (cilantro) - optional); 1 inch ginger (- peeled and julienned); 1 tablespoon light cream (or 1 tablespoon heavy cream - optional); 1 to 2 teaspoons butter (- optional)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Paneer Butter Masala is one of the most popular paneer curries from North India. Soft paneer cubes are cooked in a creamy tomato-cashew gravy with butter, cream, and mild spices. The curry is rich, lightly sweet, and aromatic, making it a favorite in Indian restaurants and homes. Serve with roti, naan, paratha, or steamed rice for a comforting meal.

Updated at: Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:13:30 GMT