Description

Paneer Butter Masala is a delightful dish featuring succulent paneer in a rich, creamy sauce, making it a go-to for quick dinners or comfort meals. This easy homemade recipe is packed with flavor from spices and tomatoes, ready in no time!

Ingredients

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2 cups basmati rice
3 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 gallon whole milk
⅔ cup lemon juice or white vinegar
cold water, to rinse curds
neutral oil or ghee, for searing
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon neutral oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
¼ cup ginger-garlic paste
3 cups tomato purée, strained
1 tablespoon kashmiri red chili powder
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar, or to taste
2 cups vegetable stock
¾ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons kasuri methi, crushed
2 teaspoons garam masala
butter naan, warmed and brushed with butter
red onion, thinly sliced
lemon wedges
lime wedges
heavy cream
warm ghee

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Instructions

Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water is mostly clear.
Combine rinsed rice, water, and salt in a rice cooker using the white rice setting, or in a pot on the stove. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork, cover, and keep warm.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spices based on your taste preferences.
Serve with warm naan and fresh salad for a complete meal.
Using fresh homemade paneer adds a special touch to this dish.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 70mg