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
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
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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.
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Ingredients
16 itemsTomato, Slices250 grams
Onion, Slices90 grams
Coriander Stems2 tbsp
Bay Leaves1
Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli3
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Water250 ml
Kasuri Methi½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Paneer, Cubes200 grams
Cashew (full)10
Green Cardamom2
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
Salt¾ tsp
Milk250 ml
Honey1 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.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 498kcal | 996kcal |
| Protein | 27g | 55g |
| Carbohydrate | 31g | 63g |
| Fat | 31g | 63g |
| Fibre | 6.2g | 12g |
| Sugar | 17g | 33g |
Cookd masalas for paneer
Method
- 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
Allow it to cool down, then grind it into a smooth paste.
- 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
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.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- R
Ravi SekarOctober 2025
super recipe to thank you ❤️❤️❤️
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