Indian Butter Paneer Masala Recipe Video

Butter Paneer or Paneer Makhani, its a very popular Punjabi dish. Paneer or Cottage cheese cooked in smooth, velvety, buttery and tasty tomato based gravy. Goes well with Naan, paratha or Jeera Rice!

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
Servings4Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Oil1 Tablespoon
 Cumin seeds1 Teaspoon
 Bay leaf1
 Garam masala1 Tablespoon
 Coriander seeds1 Tablespoon
 Tomatoes4 , chopped
 Butter2 Tablespoon
 Ginger garlic paste1 Teaspoon
 Degi mirch powder1 Tablespoon
 Sugar1 Tablespoon
 Kasoori methi1 Tablespoon
 Paneer250 Gram, cubed
 Cream3 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 270 Calories from Fat 128

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14 g22.3%

Saturated Fat 5.5 g27.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 23.2 mg7.7%

Sodium 409.2 mg17%

Total Carbohydrates 26 g8.7%

Dietary Fiber 4.4 g17.6%

Sugars 13.5 g

Protein 11 g22.7%

Vitamin A 30.7% Vitamin C 32.1%

Calcium 18% Iron 11.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Heat up oil, add cumin seeds, add bay leaf, whole garam spices, add coriander seeds, cook this till the time spices change its color and nice aroma starts to come from it.
Add chopped tomatoes, salt, cover and cook for 5 mts. Once masala cools down grind it to make smooth puree.
Heat 2 tbsp butter, add ginger garlic paste and cook till raw smell goes away.
Add ground masala, red chilli powder, mix and cook till the time oil separates from the spices.
Add water suitable to your taste, add salt, sugar to taste, kasoori methi, mix and cook for 5 mts.
Add paneer, mix, cover and cook for 5 mts.
Finally add cream, stir well, Butter Paneer is ready to be served!
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