Paneer Butter Masala
A rich and creamy North Indian curry made with soft paneer cubes simmered in a buttery tomato-onion gravy, perfectly spiced with Indian masalas and finished with cream and kasuri methi. Ideal for festive meals or lunch box treats.
Description
Paneer Butter Masala
Servings: 1 bowl (approx. 250g) | Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 25 mins
Vegetarian
High-Protein
Iron-Rich
Lunch Box
Stove Top
North Indian
298 kcal
Calories
11.8g
Protein
18.2g
Carbs
19.5g
Fats
3.2g
Fiber
1.9mg
Iron
415mg
Sodium
🧄 Ingredients
- 200g paneer (cubed)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (pureed)
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 green chili (slit)
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp cream
- 1 tsp kasuri methi (crushed)
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup water
- Coriander leaves for garnish
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
🍽️ Instructions
- Heat butter in a pan, sauté onions till golden, add ginger garlic paste and cook till raw smell goes.
- Add tomato puree, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and cook till oil separates.
- Stir in garam masala, cream, sugar, and water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Add paneer cubes and kasuri methi. Gently stir and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander and serve hot with naan, roti, or jeera rice.
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Note: Nutritional values are approximate and based on USDA data per serving (250g).
Additional information
| calories | 300-320 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 15-20 |
| Cooking Method | Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | North Indian |
| Diet Type | High-Protein, Iron-Rich, Veg |
| Fat | 15-20 |
| Fiber | 2- 4 |
| Health Goal | Energy boost, Muscle gain |
| Protein | 10-15 |
| Prep Time | 10-15 mins |
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