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High Protein Paneer Butter Masala

Also known as Butter Chicken, Paneer Butter Masala · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamHigh proteinGluten-free

Total45 min
Prep10 min
Cook35 min
Serves2
Per serving498 cal
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You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

High Protein Paneer Butter Masala

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High protein paneer butter masala in a pressure-cooked tomato, onion and cashew gravy with milk. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 45 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Ingredients

16 items
Cooking for2 servings
  • TomatoTomato, Slices250 grams
  • OnionOnion, Slices90 grams
  • Coriander StemsCoriander Stems2 tbsp
  • Bay LeavesBay Leaves1
  • Dried Kashmiri Red ChilliDried Kashmiri Red Chilli3
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • WaterWater250 ml
  • Kasuri MethiKasuri Methi½ tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder½ tsp
  • PaneerPaneer, Cubes200 grams
  • Cashew (full)Cashew (full)10
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom2
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
  • SaltSalt¾ tsp
  • MilkMilk250 ml
  • HoneyHoney1 tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 2
Energy498kcal996kcal
Protein27g55g
Carbohydrate31g63g
Fat31g63g
Fibre6.2g12g
Sugar17g33g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

  1. 1

    Add all the ingredients to a pressure cooker. Cover and pressure-cook on medium heat for 5 whistles (around 15 minutes).

    TomatoOnionCoriander StemsBay LeavesDried Kashmiri Red ChilliGinger Garlic PasteWaterCashew (full)Green CardamomKashmiri Red Chilli PowderSalt

  2. 2

    Allow it to cool down, then grind it into a smooth paste.

  3. 3

    Optionally, you can strain the gravy for a smoother texture. Add it into a pan and heat it up. Add milk, mix and bring it to a boil. Cover with a lid, turn the flame to low and cook for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.

    Kasuri MethiGaram Masala PowderMilkHoney

  4. 4

    Add the paneer cubes, Kasuri methi, garam masala powder and honey. Cook for just 2 minutes and turn off the heat. Serve it hot with pulao/naan/roti.

    Paneer

Before you start

How long does High Protein Paneer Butter Masala take?
45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does High Protein Paneer Butter Masala serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is High Protein Paneer Butter Masala vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is High Protein Paneer Butter Masala spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make High Protein Paneer Butter Masala?
200 grams Paneer, 10 Cashew (full), ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 250 grams Tomato, 90 grams Onion, 1 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for High Protein Paneer Butter Masala?
Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in High Protein Paneer Butter Masala?
About 498 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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    Ravi SekarOctober 2025

    super recipe to thank you ❤️❤️❤️

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