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paneer butter masala.
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Paneer Butter Masala / Paneer Makhani

Paneer butter masala is a popular North Indian dish featuring cubes of Indian cottage cheese cooked in a rich, creamy tomato-based curry sauce. Butter paneer is known for its mild spiciness and indulgent flavor profile. Making paneer makhani at home is very easy and it tastes better than your favorite takeaway curry.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Hindu, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Shilpa Kerur

Ingredients

Pressure cook:

Finish with:

Instructions

  • Set Instant Pot in saute mode and add one tablespoon of butter.
  • Add the ginger garlic paste and saute for one minute.
  • Add tomato puree, ground turmeric, chili powder, sugar, and salt.
  • Add 1 cup of water. Mix well and deglaze the pot.
  • Secure the IP lid and set it to pressure cook mode for 3 minutes.
  • Do a quick release of the pressure.
  • Set the Instant Pot in saute mode.
  • Add the remaining ingredients - paneer, cream, garam masala, kasoori methi, and 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Add the cilantro and mix well.
  • Serve hot with naan, jeera rice, or bread of your choice.

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Notes

I like to saute ginger garlic paste in butter first before adding the tomato puree. This helps remove the raw smell of garlic and also adds flavor to the curry. However, you may skip this step and simply pressure cook the curry sauce.
I like to use store-bought tomato puree (or passata) as it adds a nice color to the curry. If you use homemade tomato puree, add one tablespoon of tomato paste to it. Kashmiri chili powder can also add a bright red hue to the curry.
Cream adds richness to the curry and I highly recommend not skipping it. However, you may substitute it with half and half, coconut cream, or cashew cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 398mg | Iron: 1mg