Paneer Butter masala is a rich ad creamy North Indian curry made with paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) butter and mildly spiced tomato based gravy. Perfect for pairing with Naan, Roti, or Rice.

Paneer Butter Masala - Restaurant Style at Home

Nasim Arya

Paneer Butter Masala is a creamy and flavorful Indian curry loved by all. Learn how to make it at home step by step.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients

For Gravy

2 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Oil
1 pcs Bay leaf
2 pcs Cardamoms
4 pcs Clove
1 pcs Cinnamon Stick
2 medium Onion Chopped
3 large Tomato Chopped
10-12 pcs Cashew nuts
1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste

Spices

½ tbsp Turmeric Powder
1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tbsp Garam Masala Powder
Salt to Taste
½ Sugar Optical

Others

200 grm Paneer Cube
½ cup Fresh Cream
1 tbsp Kasuri Methi
Water as Required
Fresh Coriander For garnish

Instructions

Heat 1tbsp oil and 1tbsp Butter in a pan. Add Bay leaf, Cinamon, Cardamom, Cloves.
Add Chopped Onion and saute until soft.
Add tomatoes, cashew nuts and cook until soft. Let it cool.

Notes

For Extra Flavor lightly fry Paneer Cubes before adding.

Arya's Recipe

Paneer Butter Masala – Restaurant Style at Home