Paneer Butter Masala (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

Name: Paneer Butter Masala (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb Paneer or Cottage cheese (chunks (use firm tofu for vegan)); 2 tablespoon Butter; 1 Green chili pepper ((optional)); 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera); 1 Onion (cut in large pieces, about 1.5 cups); 1 inch Ginger (grated or finely diced); 6 cloves Garlic (minced); 4 Tomato (cut in large pieces); 1/4 cup Cashews; 2 tablespoon Dried Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi); 1/4 cup Water; 1/4 cup Cream (heavy whipping cream (coconut milk for vegan)); 1 tablespoon Honey; 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste ); 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder); 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder); 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Jeera powder) (or Garam Masala); 1-2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (adjust to taste ); 1 inch Cinnamon (Dalchini); 5 Green Cardamom (Elaichi); 2 Black Cardamom (Moti Elaichi); 1/2 teaspoon Black Peppercorns; 12 cloves Cloves (Laung)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

This Paneer Butter Masala, also known as Paneer Makhani, is incredibly delicious and so easy to make in the Instant Pot. Soft paneer cubes are simmered in a rich, mildly spiced tomato-based gravy that's creamy, comforting, and full of flavor.

Updated at: Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:12:43 GMT