Paneer Butter Masala
पनीर बटर मसाला (pah-NEER BUH-ter mah-SAH-lah)
Paneer in Tomato Butter Gravy
Paneer cubes in a rich, creamy tomato-based gravy with butter and cream. The vegetarian counterpart to butter chicken, this dish is the most ordered vegetarian item in Indian restaurants worldwide.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Instructions
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1
Sauté onions in butter until soft. Add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes. Cook until very soft.
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2
Blend into a smooth puree with soaked cashews. Strain for silky texture.
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3
Heat butter, add the tomato-cashew puree. Cook until oil separates.
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4
Add spice powders, sugar, salt, and cream. Simmer for 10 minutes.
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5
Add paneer cubes and kasuri methi. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Finish with cream and butter.
Did You Know?
Paneer Butter Masala is estimated to be the single most-ordered dish in Indian restaurants across the country, outselling even butter chicken.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- pan
- blender
The Story Behind Paneer Butter Masala
This dish evolved from the same Punjabi-Mughlai tradition that created butter chicken in 1950s Delhi. The vegetarian version was created to cater to the large vegetarian population.
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