Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer butter masala is rich, warm, and deeply comforting the kind of dish that slows the meal down. Soft paneer rests in a velvety tomato-butter sauce, gently spiced and balanced, never overpowering. It’s food meant to be enjoyed with intention, scooped up with warm bread or spooned over rice.

This is Let’s Veg cooking at its most comforting: familiar flavors, simple steps, and a dish that feels special without being complicated.

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Paneer Butter Masala

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Paneer butter masala made with a rich tomato-butter sauce and warm spices. A comforting Let’s Veg classic perfect for easy homemade Indian meals.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 276

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 250 g paneer cubed
• 1 tbsp butter or oil
• Masala Sauce
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
• 1 cup tomato purée or blended canned tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp chili powder adjust to taste
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp sugar
• Salt to taste
• ½ cup cream or cashew cream
• ¼ cup water as needed

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Heat 1 tbsp butter or oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Lightly sauté paneer cubes until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add butter and olive oil.
4. Add onion and cook for 5–6 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
5. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Stir in tomato purée and tomato paste. Cook for 8–10 minutes until thick and glossy.
7. Add chili powder, garam masala, cumin, coriander, sugar, and salt. Stir well.
8. Pour in cream and a little water to loosen the sauce if needed.
9. Add paneer back to the pan and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
10. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 9gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 388IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 314mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a vegan version, use tofu and cashew cream

Soak paneer in warm water for 10 minutes before cooking for extra softness

Serve with naan, roti, or basmati rice

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