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Medium 1 hr 33 min~337 kcal 5/10
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Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer cubes simmer in a silky tomato, cashew, butter, and cream sauce with gentle North Indian warmth.
Medium⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 4~470 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 30 min cook
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Timeline
Total 50 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
Paneer için
- 350 gr Paneer cheese
For the sauce
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Butter
- 1 adet Onion
- 3 diş Garlic
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Fresh ginger
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Tomato puree
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Cashews
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Cream
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Garam masala
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Kashmiri chili or sweet paprika
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the cashews in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.
10 min10:00 - 2
Soften the onion in butter for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 3
Add the garlic, ginger, garam masala, and chili, then saute for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 4
Add the tomato puree, cashews, and salt, and cook the sauce for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 5
Blend the sauce and return it to the pot.
- 6
Add the paneer cubes and cream, then heat gently for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 7
Serve hot while the sauce is glossy and the paneer is soft.
💡 Tip: Blending and straining the sauce gives it a restaurant-style glossy texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with buttered naan or basmati rice.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~470
kcal calories
18
g protein
24
g carbs
34
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 20%Fat 65%
GI 23 · Low GIGL 6 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Paneer Butter Masala make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Paneer Butter Masala take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 50 minutes in total.Is Paneer Butter Masala difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Paneer Butter Masala have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 24g, fat: 34g.Which allergens does Paneer Butter Masala contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Paneer Butter Masala belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Paneer Butter Masala need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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