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.

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Ingredients
onion2
tomatoes4
ginger1in
garlic5clove
green chilli2
dry red chillies2
poppy seeds1tbsp
cashew nuts10
almonds10
bay leaf1
green cardamom2
black cardamom2
cloves3
cinnamon stick1
black pepper corn10
coriander powder1tsp
kitchen king masala1tsp
kasuri methi1tsp
butter1tbsp
milk1/2cup
oil1tbsp
butter1tbsp
turmeric powder1/2tsp
Kashmiri red chilli powder1tsp
honey1tsp
garam masala1/2tsp
roasted crushed kasuri methi1/4tsp
coriander leaves1bundle
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
How to make Paneer Butter Masala
- 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.
- Step 2
Add water to the mixture and cook until everything is soft and blended.
- Step 3
Blend the cooked mixture into a smooth paste.
- Step 4
Heat oil and butter in a pan, then add the blended paste and cook for a few minutes.
- 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.
- Step 6
Add roasted crushed kasuri methi and garnish with coriander leaves before serving.
Nutrition (per 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
Soak the cashews and almonds in warm water for a few minutes to make blending easier.
Adjust the spice level by reducing or increasing the quantity of green chilies and dry red chilies.
Use fresh coriander leaves for garnishing to enhance the flavor.
FAQS
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.
What can I use instead of kitchen king masala?
You can use garam masala as a substitute for kitchen king masala.
Can I make this recipe vegan?
Yes, you can replace butter with vegan butter and milk with almond or cashew milk.
How do I make the dish spicier?
Increase the quantity of green chilies and dry red chilies to make the dish spicier.
Can I store the gravy?
Yes, you can store the gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tripti Bhalotia
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