Paneer Butter Masala (All Purpose Gravy)
Veg · Curries & Gravies
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Paneer butter masala of butter-fried paneer simmered in all purpose gravy with kasuri methi and fresh cream. Mild, serves 2, 15 minutes, step-by-step video.
Ingredients
7 itemsAll Purpose Gravy1 cup
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Butter2 tbsp
Paneer, Cubes200 grams
Water½ cup
Fresh Cream3 tbsp
Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.
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 | 569kcal | 1138kcal |
| Protein | 21g | 43g |
| Carbohydrate | 13g | 26g |
| Fat | 49g | 97g |
| Fibre | 2.4g | 4.8g |
| Sugar | 6.9g | 14g |
Cookd masalas for butter
Method
- 1
Heat butter in a pan and add the paneer. Fry until the colour slightly starts to change on all sides. Remove the paneer from the pan.
ButterPaneer
- 2
Add the gravy and water to the pan. Heat it up and bring it to a gentle boil.
All Purpose GravyWater
- 3
Add paneer, garam masala powder, Kasuri methi and fresh cream. Turn off the heat as soon as it starts boiling.
Garam Masala PowderKasuri MethiFresh Cream
Before you start
- How long does Paneer Butter Masala (All Purpose Gravy) take?
- 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Paneer Butter Masala (All Purpose Gravy) serve?
- 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Paneer Butter Masala (All Purpose Gravy) vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Paneer Butter Masala (All Purpose Gravy) spicy?
- It is mild: 1 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 Paneer Butter Masala (All Purpose Gravy)?
- 200 grams Paneer, 2 tbsp Butter, 1 cup All Purpose Gravy, ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 3 tbsp Fresh Cream, 1 tsp Kasuri Methi, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Butter Masala (All Purpose Gravy)?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Paneer Butter Masala (All Purpose Gravy)?
- About 569 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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