Description
A rich and creamy North Indian curry made with soft paneer cubes simmered in a buttery tomato gravy infused with warm spices and finished with cream. Perfect with naan or basmati rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams paneer, cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 ½ cups tomato puree
- ¼ cup cashews, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Blend the soaked cashews with a little water until completely smooth and set aside.
- Heat a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat and add the unsalted butter.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and lightly golden.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook until fragrant.
- Add the tomato puree, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, salt, and sugar. Cook until the mixture thickens and butter begins to separate slightly at the edges.
- Stir in the blended cashew paste and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the paneer cubes and gently coat them in the sauce. Simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and garam masala. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- Blend the gravy thoroughly for a silky smooth texture.
- Do not overcook the paneer as it can become rubbery.
- Taste and adjust salt and sweetness before serving.
- The dish tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Paneer Butter Masala, Indian curry, creamy paneer, vegetarian dinner, butter paneer recipe