You won't believe it, if we add onion, tomato, some whole spices to the cooker, along with garlic, ginger, green chili, dried red chili, cashews, almonds, pistachios, salt, coriander powder, kitchen king masala, dried fenugreek leaves, water, and then mix everything, including pistachios, some coriander powder, paneer, and ground lentils, it will all come together beautifully. For a detailed recipe, you can watch it on my YouTube channel, Tripti Home Kitchen.

Paneer Butter Masala recipe

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Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
45min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 portion)
  • onion
    onion
    2
  • tomatoes
    tomatoes
    4
  • ginger
    ginger
    1in
  • garlic
    garlic
    5clove
  • green chilli
    green chilli
    2
  • dry red chillies
    dry red chillies
    2
  • poppy seeds
    poppy seeds
    1tbsp
  • cashew nuts
    cashew nuts
    10
  • almonds
    almonds
    10
  • bay leaf
    bay leaf
    1
  • green cardamom
    green cardamom
    2
  • black cardamom
    black cardamom
    2
  • cloves
    cloves
    3
  • cinnamon stick
    cinnamon stick
    1
  • black pepper corn
    black pepper corn
    10
  • coriander powder
    coriander powder
    1tsp
  • kitchen king masala
    kitchen king masala
    1tsp
  • kasuri methi
    kasuri methi
    1tsp
  • butter
    butter
    1tbsp
  • milk
    milk
    1/2cup
  • oil
    oil
    1tbsp
  • butter
    butter
    1tbsp
  • turmeric powder
    turmeric powder
    1/2tsp
  • Kashmiri red chilli powder
    Kashmiri red chilli powder
    1tsp
  • honey
    honey
    1tsp
  • garam masala
    garam masala
    1/2tsp
  • roasted crushed kasuri methi
    roasted crushed kasuri methi
    1/4tsp
  • coriander leaves
    coriander leaves
    1bundle

How to make Paneer Butter Masala

  1. Step 1

    Add onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, green chili, dry red chili, cashews, almonds, bay leaf, green cardamom, black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, black peppercorn, coriander powder, kitchen king masala, kasuri methi, and salt to a pressure cooker.

  2. Step 2

    Add water to the mixture and cook until everything is soft and blended.

  3. Step 3

    Blend the cooked mixture into a smooth paste.

  4. Step 4

    Heat oil and butter in a pan, then add the blended paste and cook for a few minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Add turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, honey, garam masala, and milk to the pan. Mix well and cook until the gravy thickens.

  6. Step 6

    Add roasted crushed kasuri methi and garnish with coriander leaves before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

69.0kcal (3.45%)

Protein

1.7g (3.4%)

Carbs

4.3g (1.57%)

Sugars

1.8g (3.6%)

Healthy Fat

2.6g

Unhealthy Fat

2.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Soak the cashews and almonds in warm water for a few minutes to make blending easier.

  2. Adjust the spice level by reducing or increasing the quantity of green chilies and dry red chilies.

  3. Use fresh coriander leaves for garnishing to enhance the flavor.

FAQS

  1. Can I skip the nuts in the recipe?

    The nuts add creaminess to the dish, but you can skip them or substitute with heavy cream if you prefer.

  2. What can I use instead of kitchen king masala?

    You can use garam masala as a substitute for kitchen king masala.

  3. Can I make this recipe vegan?

    Yes, you can replace butter with vegan butter and milk with almond or cashew milk.

  4. How do I make the dish spicier?

    Increase the quantity of green chilies and dry red chilies to make the dish spicier.

  5. Can I store the gravy?

    Yes, you can store the gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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