# Restaurant Style Paneer Butter Masala

## Description
Learn how to make restaurant-style Paneer Butter Masala at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. This rich and creamy Indian curry features tender paneer cubes in a flavorful tomato-based gravy, perfect with naan or kulcha.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 505 per serving
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: Indian
- Health Score: 6.5/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 505
- Protein: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fat: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

## Ingredients (4 servings)
- 300 grams Paneer
- 0.5 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder (for marinating paneer)
- 0.25 tsp Salt (for marinating paneer)
- 3 medium Chopped Tomato (approx. 450g)
- 1 inch Ginger (chopped)
- 5 cloves Garlic Cloves (chopped)
- 2 pieces Green Chillies
- 0.25 cup Soaked Cashews
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder (for masala)
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 3 tbsp Butter (divided)
- 2 medium Chopped Onion (finely chopped, approx. 300g)
- 1 tsp Salt (for masala)
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 0.5 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 cup Water (as required)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Cream
- 1 tsp Kasoori Methi
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (chopped, for garnish)

## Instructions
1. Cut 300 grams of paneer into cubes. Add Kashmiri chilli powder and salt to the paneer. Mix well and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
2. For the masala, in a blender, add 3 chopped tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chillies, soaked cashews, and Kashmiri chilli powder. Blend everything well to make a smooth puree.
3. In a pan, add oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the marinated paneer cubes and fry until they turn golden brown. Once done, take them out and set aside.
4. In the same pan with the remaining oil/butter, add 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 finely chopped onions. Cook until the onions turn golden brown.
5. Add the prepared tomato-cashew puree to the pan. Add salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and cumin powder. Mix well and cook for 10 minutes until the masala thickens and oil separates.
6. Add water as required to adjust the consistency of the gravy. Mix and bring it to a boil.
7. Add the fried paneer cubes, 2 tablespoons of fresh cream, kasoori methi, and garam masala. Mix well and cook for 3 minutes.
8. Finally, add 1 tablespoon of butter and chopped coriander leaves. Mix and turn off the flame.
9. Serve the delicious Paneer Butter Masala hot with kulcha or naan.

## Allergen Information
Contains: dairy, nuts

## Tags
paneer, butter masala, Indian curry, vegetarian, creamy, spicy

## Source
Recipe by: FOODIESFOODCOURT
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/pQ7NyDk7c9w?si=lr8UVsBNsG_Ospxz

## Machine-Readable Data

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### Nutrition Data (per serving)
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