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: 1 cup Water; 300 grams Paneer, Cubes; 250 grams Tomato, Roughly Chopped; 12 Cashew (half); ¼ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 cup Milk; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Kasuri Methi; 1 tsp Honey; 2 tbsp Coriander Stems; 3 Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli; ¾ tsp Salt; 5 cloves Garlic; ½ inch Ginger; 2 Green Cardamom; 1 Bay Leaves

Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Total45 min

Prep10 min

Cook35 min

Serves4

Per serving284 cal

Spicemild

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Party

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

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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

Ingredients

16 items

Cooking for4 servings

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

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
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).
WaterTomatoCashew (half)Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander StemsKashmiri Dry Red ChilliSaltGarlicGingerGreen CardamomBay Leaves
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.
PaneerGaram Masala PowderKasuri MethiHoney

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.

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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