
By vegrecipesofindia.com
Paneer Butter Masala Recipe
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: Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:24:30 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
28
Low
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories282.9 kcal (14%)
Total Fat18.7 g (27%)
Carbs19.3 g (7%)
Sugars14.9 g (17%)
Protein10.7 g (21%)
Sodium311.4 mg (16%)
Fiber1.6 g (6%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

18cashews
whole

⅓ cupwater
hot, for soaking cashews

2 cupstomatoes
diced or 4 to 5 medium sized, pureed

1 inchginger
peeled and roughly chopped

3garlic cloves
small to medium-sized, peeled

2 tablespoonsbutter
or 1 tablespoon oil + 1 or 2 tablespoons butter

1tej patta
Indian bay leaf, optional

½ teaspoonKashmiri Chilli Powder
or deghi mirch or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or paprika

1 ½ cupswater
or add as required

1 inchginger
peeled and julienned, reserve a few for garnish

1green chili
slit, reserve a few for garnish

200 gramsPaneer
Indian cottage cheese, cubed or diced

1 teaspoondry fenugreek leaves
kasuri methi, optional

½ teaspoongaram masala
or tandoori masala

2 tablespoonslight cream
or half & half or 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream optional

¼ teaspoonsugar
optional, add as required depending on the sourness of the tomatoes

salt
as required

1 tablespoonscoriander leaves
chopped, cilantro, optional

1 inchginger
peeled and julienned

1 tablespoonlight cream
or 1 tablespoon heavy cream optional

1 teaspoonsbutter
optional
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