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How to Make Paneer Butter Masala?

How to Make Paneer Butter Masala?

Paneer Butter Masala: A Creamy Taste of Indian Comfort and Tradition!

Intro Part.....

Paneer butter masala is not just a recipe. It's a feeling. The moment the buttery tomato gravy start simmering in the kitchen, the aroma start flying which reminds us of family lunches, festive dinners, and those special Indian occasions when food was made with extra love.

This fascinating North Indian dish has travelled straightly from restaurant table to homes across the world. And you know what? If you keep on reading recipesgyan.com till the end, you can also be able to cook a restaurant style Paneer Butter Masala at home in a simplest and healthiest way, and of-course without loosing its rich and authentic flavour.


Gather These Ingredient For Paneer Butter Masala

For The Gravy Base:

  • 200 grams Paneer (cut in cubed)

  • 2 medium tomatoes (Pureed)

  • 1 small onion (Roughly chopped)

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 tablespoon oil

  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste

Spices and Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and garam masala powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon honey and sugar (Totally optional)

  • Salt according to taste

  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder

For Creamy Flavour

  • 1/4 cup fresh cream

  • 1 tablespoon cashews (In a paste form, sock it in water for hours and then make a paste with less water)

For Garnishing

  • A small cube of butter

  • Some fresh coriander leaves


Now Let's Learn The Method of Preparing the Paneer Butter Masala!

Step 1: Prepare The Gravy

In a heated pan pour some oil and a cube of butter, then add copped onions and saute it until the onion turns golden brown. Then add ginger garlic paste and cook until you smell that fragrance.

Step 2: Add the tomato Puree

Pour in fresh tomato pure and cook until the oil starts separating. This step builds the heart of the dish.

Step 3: Add Spices

Add turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala, and coriander powder and stir, after couple of minutes, add salt, according to taste and sugar (If you are using). Mix properly and let the gravy simmer gently.

Step 4: Blend For Smoothness

Allow the gravy to cool slightly, then blend it into a smooth paste. Return to the pan again and heat it pour that paste again for that restaurant style texture.

Step 5: Add Paneer and Cream

Add cubed paneer, cashew paste and fresh cream. Simmer on low heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Finish with adding some Paneer masala and a touch of butter at top.

Final Step: Garnish and Serve

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and some cream. Serve hot with Tandoori roti, Garlic or Butter naan or Jeera rice, along side a simple salad and curd!


This is a traditional dish specially for Vegetarian Indians, by cooking it you are not just cooking a dish, you are recreating a moment of that festival days, traditions and flavours that feels familiar and comforting.

So, with these simple ingredients and steps and mindful cooking, you can enjoy this timeless Indian classic in a healthier way, right in your own kitchen.

At recipesgyan.com, you can never get empty handed cause we have tons of delicious and easy to make recipe ideas for you, just go for more recipes and feel daily a different but authentic Indian flavour!