Restaurant-Style Paneer Butter Masala Recipe

📝 Introduction:

Paneer Butter Masala is a creamy, mildly spiced, and flavorful curry made with soft paneer, tomatoes, butter, and cashews. It’s a restaurant favorite and pairs well with naan, roti, or basmati rice.

Ingredients:

For the curry base:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 large tomatoes, chopped
• 12–15 cashew nuts
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilies (optional)

Spices:

• 1 tsp red chili powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp kasuri methi
• Salt to taste

Other:

• 200g paneer, cubed
• ¼ cup fresh cream
• ½ to 1 cup water
• Coriander leaves for garnish

⏱️ Cooking Time

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the Curry Base Sauté onion, tomato, green chilies, and cashews in 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter. Cook until soft. Cool and blend to a smooth paste.

Tips:

1. Use fresh paneer or soak in warm water before using.

2. Blend the curry base smoothly.

3. Don’t overcook paneer.

4. Add ½ tsp sugar if tomatoes are too tangy.