Quick Paneer Butter Masala

Name: Quick Paneer Butter Masala
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250g Paneer; 400g Tomato puree; 1 medium Onion; 1 tbsp Garlic paste; 1 tsp Ginger paste; 3 tbsp Butter; 1/4 cup Heavy cream; 1/2 tsp Garam masala; 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder; to taste Salt; as needed Water; 1 tbsp Oil; for garnish Cilantro

70% authentic · Indian

A simplified version of the classic, this quick paneer butter masala uses pre-made tomato puree and fewer spices for a faster, yet still delicious, weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

Paneer250g
Tomato puree400g
Onion1 medium
Garlic paste1 tbsp
Ginger paste1 tsp
Butter3 tbsp
Heavy cream1/4 cup
Garam masala1/2 tsp
Kashmiri red chili powder1 tsp
Saltto taste
Wateras needed
Oil1 tbsp
Cilantrofor garnish

Steps

1
Finely chop the onion. Sauté onion in a pan with oil and 1 tbsp butter until translucent.
2
Add ginger paste and garlic paste. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Add tomato puree, Kashmiri red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add water to adjust consistency. Bring to a simmer.
5
Add paneer cubes and garam masala. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Stir in heavy cream and remaining 2 tbsp butter. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Do not boil.
7
Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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