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Indian Butter Paneer

Indian Butter Paneer is a dish that perfectly balances rich, creamy textures with aromatic Indian spices. This restaurant-style recipe delivers tender pieces of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) swimming in a velvety, tomato-based curry sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g paneer cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 4 medium tomatoes pureed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons kasuri methi dried fenugreek leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter for finishing
  • Fresh cilantro for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Start by heating butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the pureed tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook until the mixture starts leaving oil at the sides, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking.
  • Gently add the paneer cubes and let them simmer in the sauce for 3-4 minutes.
  • Crush the kasuri methi between your palms and add it to the curry along with garam masala.
  • Finish with butter and garnish with fresh cilantro.