Butter Paneer Masala
Updated on 24-June-2018 with pictures and more content
I actually never liked butter paneer masala, as whenever I ordered that in a restaurant it use to be on the sweeter side. I wanted to make it many times but always gave one or the other excuse. But finally tried it. Have read a couple of recipes and finally did a mixture of all and what my heart said and came with a version which made me fall in love with this and I no longer hate this because it is no longer sweet. Has the perfect spice level I wanted and the perfect balance.
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Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons of Butter
- 1 teaspoon Jeera (Cumin seeds)
- 3-4 Long (Cloves)
- 1/2 inch of Cinammon stick (Dalchini)
- 1/2 teaspoon of Haldi (Turmeric)
- 1-2 dried Whole Red chilli
- 1/4 inch Ginger (roughly chopped)
- 1-2 Tejpata (Bay leaf))
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala powder
- 1 teaspoon Kasuri methi (Dried Fenugreek leaves)
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 2-3 tomatoes (Pureed)
- 1/2 cup fresh cream
- Paneer cubes (about 250 gms – quantity I use is made from 1.75-2 Ltrs. Milk)
- Salt as per taste.
- 1-2 cups water.
Method:
- In a pan lightly shallow fry the paneer cubes using 2 tablespoon of butter or ghee.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan.
- Once it starts melting add Jeera, long, dalchini, red chilli, ginger. Saute for 1-2 mins.
- Then add onion and saute until translucent.
- Add a little salt and haldi. Cook for a min or two.
- Switch off the gas and let it cool.
- Once cooled, make a paste of it in a grinder.
- In a pan, again add 2 tablespoon of butter. Once it start melting, add tejpatta and the masala paste and cook for 4-5 mins.
- Now add the tomato puree and 1 cup water. (Can add more water as per consistency, I like it a little thick)
- Cook this for 7-8 mins on a medium flame.
- Then add Paneer cubes. Let the mix boil for a minute.
- Lightly crush the kasuri methi in your hand and add it to the mixture and mix. One can even slightly warm the kasuri methi to release the flavour, and then let it cool and then crush in your hand.
- Now add the fresh cream and just take 1 boil.
- Yummy Butter Paneer Masala is ready. Serve it hot with Naan or Roti or Puri’s.
Other Paneer Recipes on my blog:
Broccoli and Paneer Paratha
Home made Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
Kale, Broccoli and paneer Sandwich
Matar Paneer (No Onion No Garlic)
Mung Sprouts & Methi Chila (PanCake), with Cabbage & Paneer Stuffing
Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Paratha
Paneer BabyCorn (No Onion no Garlic – Medium Gravy)
Vegetable Paneer Kofta
Vegetable Paneer Kofta Curry
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I guess PBM always has a hint of sweetness, and we too don't like it very sweet. That curry looks good and nice that you finally got a version you like!
Paneer butter masala looks so tasty.. oone of mine fav gravy in paneer dishes.
Custom made recipes are the most satisfying. Nice to find that keeper recipe of your favorite dish.
Being a Gujarati, I never gave the sweetness of butter paneer a second thought. Lovely preparation and one that suits your taste buds.
Home made paneer is the best. I never liked the store bought ones. With home made paneer, this butter masala looks awesome. I love that total spread. It is such a drool worthy treat..
Lovely recipe, Renu. My little one loves the curry to be on the sweeter side while the rest of us like the spicier one and so it is never the same on our dining table 🙂
Give me that platter, am just drooling here. That too with homemade paneer, awesome Renu, you rock gal. Lipsmacking here.
though I've had in restaurants I am yet to try to make it at home myself – yours looks so good
With all that butter and cream, this would be a winner at my house. Love the beautiful texture of the curry and great pictures.
This rich butter paneer gravy can anyone make drool over it. The whole platter looks very tempting.
This is a perfect party dish.. shahi gravy based paneer dish will be a treat for everyone.
Butter paneer masala looks so rich creamy and delicious. Perfect party dish Drool worthy share.
Wow. Lovely dish. My family loves paneer. I make this often. I loved the creamy texture. It’s so inviting 🙂
What a droolicious recipe Renu! I love all the layers of flavor going in there.
What a mouthwatering treat Renu! Love all the layers of flavor in this recipe!
Paneer butter masala looks delectable and yumm.
The iconic Paneer of indian cuisine is the butter masala. I love your recipe and the true shahi feel your pic creates.
I love butter paneer masala and your version looks delicious…perfect combo with some hot rotis
I am just like you Renu when it comes to sweet gravies, I would rather prefer the spicy ones. I do love jaggery etc in food but not with everything, like they do in restaurants. This looks absolutely delicious and rich! In fact that whole platter which you have put across looks amazing and tempting too. Apt Sunday treat for the family.
You are absolutely right, too sweet curries never click for my tastebuds either. The balance should tilt towards spicy, salty and sour. Your recipe sounds perfect and the click is mouth watering!
I too do not like the sweetish taste that some curries have. This looks delicious, ideal for weekends.
Droolesome share Renu ! The butter paneer masala with homemade paneer sounds absolutely delish !
drooling here seriously. paneer butter masala looking so tempting and mouthwatering.
Just a perfect recipe. I know my whole family would enjoy this!
Love this creamy Paneer butter masala. Home made is always the best.Fab share.