How long does Paneer Butter Masala (No oil, no butter, no cream) take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Paneer Butter Masala (No oil, no butter, no cream) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Paneer Butter Masala (No oil, no butter, no cream) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paneer Butter Masala (No oil, no butter, no cream) 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 (No oil, no butter, no cream)?

300 grams Paneer, 250 grams Tomato, 1 cup Milk, 12 Cashew (half), ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 3 Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Butter Masala (No oil, no butter, no cream)?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Paneer Butter Masala (No oil, no butter, no cream)?

About 284 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paneer Butter Masala (No oil, no butter, no cream)

Name: Paneer Butter Masala (No oil, no butter, no cream)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 250 grams Tomato, Roughly Chopped; 12 Cashew (half); 3 Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli; ¾ tsp Salt; 5 cloves Garlic; ½ inch Ginger; 2 tbsp Coriander Stems; 2 Green Cardamom; 1 Bay Leaves; ¼ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 cup Water; 1 cup Milk; 300 grams Paneer, Cubes; ½ tsp Kasuri Methi; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Honey

45 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min

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Also known as paneer makhani · Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Paneer butter masala with no oil, butter or cream: tomatoes and cashews pressure-cooked, ground and simmered with milk. Mild, serves 4, 45 minutes, video.

High proteinLow calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Party

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

Tomato, Roughly Chopped250 grams
Cashew (half)12
Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli3
Salt¾ tsp
Garlic5 cloves
Ginger½ inch
Coriander Stems2 tbsp
Green Cardamom2
Bay Leaves1
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
Water1 cup
Milk1 cup
Paneer, Cubes300 grams
Kasuri Methi½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Honey1 tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	284kcal	1136kcal
Protein	17g	68g
Carbohydrate	12g	48g
Fat	19g	77g
Fibre	1.9g	7.6g
Sugar	7.3g	29g

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).
TomatoCashew (half)Kashmiri Dry Red ChilliSaltGarlicGingerCoriander StemsGreen CardamomBay LeavesKashmiri Red Chilli PowderWater
2
Allow it to cool down, then grind it into a smooth paste. Optionally, you can strain the gravy for a smoother texture. Add it into a pan and heat it up.
3
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.
Milk
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.
PaneerKasuri MethiGaram Masala PowderHoney

Before you start

How long does Paneer Butter Masala (No oil, no butter, no cream) take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Butter Masala (No oil, no butter, no cream) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Butter Masala (No oil, no butter, no cream) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Butter Masala (No oil, no butter, no cream) 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 (No oil, no butter, no cream)?: 300 grams Paneer, 250 grams Tomato, 1 cup Milk, 12 Cashew (half), ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 3 Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Butter Masala (No oil, no butter, no cream)?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Paneer Butter Masala (No oil, no butter, no cream)?: About 284 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes

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Noorrul JannatMarch 2023
we love it. I change from paneer to chicken. but the chicken was grilled with a little butter but the gravy is super amazing. Thank you for the super healthy recipe
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A Cookd cookMay 2024
should the milk be boiled and chilled?
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A Cookd cookMay 2024
yummy paneer