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Paneer Butter Masala Recipe
A quick and easy
One Pot Paneer Butter Masala Recipe
that takes minutes to make but is packed with all of the flavor! This recipe is a family favorite and pairs well with rice or naan.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
535
kcal
Author:
The Curry Mommy
Equipment
Large Pot or Wok with a Lid
Microplane or Grater
spatula
Cutting Board and Knife
Ingredients
14
oz
paneer, chopped into small pieces
15
oz
tomato sauce, (can use puree for a thicker sauce)
12
oz
heavy whipping cream, more or less
6
oz
water
⅛
cup
kasoori methi, blended into a fine powder
2
tablespoon
butter
2
tablespoon
butter chicken masala (Shan or MDH brand)
½
teaspoon
fresh ginger, grated
1
teaspoon
fresh garlic, grated
1
teaspoon
turmeric powder
1
teaspoon
dry coriander powder
¼
cup
fresh cilantro, chopped
1
teaspoon
sugar
red chili powder
salt (add after tasting)
Instructions
Start by heating butter in a pan.
Saute the paneer for about 2-3 minutes or until desired crisp is reached.
Add the garlic, ginger, and half of the butter chicken masala. Cook for an additional minute.
Gently add the tomato sauce and water.
Add the turmeric powder and coriander powder.
Let it come to a boil.
Slowly add the heavy whipping cream and mix well.
Add the sugar, kasoori methi, and the remaining butter chicken masala.
Mix it well and taste test before adding salt and red chili powder.
Let it simmer on low for about 5 minutes and then turn off the heat.
Allow the pot and the paneer butter masala to cool down. This will help thicken the sauce.
Garnish with cilantro before serving
Enjoy with rice or naan.
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Notes
This recipe can be placed in freezer-friendly bags for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Using tomato sauce and water will help soften the paneer as the dish cooks.
There are no substitutions for kasoori methi.
Kid-Friendly Version- eliminate red chili powder and use less ginger, garlic, and butter chicken masala.
Nutrition
Serving:
8
oz
|
Calories:
535
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
16
g
|
Protein:
16
g
|
Fat:
45
g
|
Saturated Fat:
27
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
-15
g
|
Cholesterol:
156
mg
|
Sodium:
43
mg
|
Potassium:
61
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
16
g
|
Vitamin A:
13
IU
|
Vitamin C:
-18
mg
|
Calcium:
34
mg
|
Iron:
14
mg