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Paneer Butter Masala Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine north indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups tomatoes finely chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 10 cashews
  • 3/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 cup water for gravy
  • 8 ounces paneer cut into cubes
  • 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves kasuri methi
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
  • Add tomatoes, salt, and cashews. Cook until tomatoes are soft and mushy.
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  • Transfer the mixture to a blender, add water, and blend to a smooth puree.
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  • In the same pan, melt butter and add ginger garlic paste. Sauté until fragrant.
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  • Pour the pureed tomato mixture back into the pan, add garam masala, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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  • Add paneer cubes to the gravy and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the paneer to absorb the flavors.
  • Crush kasuri methi between your palms and sprinkle over the curry.
  • Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 10gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 464mgFiber: 2g
Keyword indian cuisine, paneer, paneer butter masala, vegetarian curry
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