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Paneer Reshmi Masala

Paneer Reshmi Masala

  • 45 min
  • mild
  • Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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9 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as reshmi paneer · Veg · Curries & Gravies

Paneer reshmi masala: paneer in a tomato and cashew gravy with sauteed onion, tomato and capsicum stirred through. Mild, serves 4, 45 minutes, with video.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

19 items

4 people
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Onion, Slices3
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1½ tsp
  • Tomato, Batons2
  • Green Capsicum, Batons1
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Cumin1 tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Cumin Powder½ tsp
  • Coriander Powder1½ tsp
  • Tomato Puree3
  • Cashew Paste½ cup
  • Water½ cup
  • Paneer, Cubes400 grams
  • Salt1½ tsp
  • Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
  • Fresh Cream1 tbsp
  • Coriander LeavesFor Garnish

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.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy595kcal2380kcal
Protein24g96g
Carbohydrate22g87g
Fat47g188g
Fibre4.1g16g
Sugar8.3g33g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

  1. 1

    Heat Oil in a pan, add onions and saute till it turns translucent

    OilOnion

  2. 2

    Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute. Add the tomatoes and capsicum and saute on a high flame for a minute and keep it aside

    Ginger Garlic PasteTomatoGreen Capsicum

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a pan, Add cumin seeds and let it crackle.

    OilGheeCumin

  4. 4

    Add the masala powders and cook it on a low flame for a few seconds.

    Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCumin PowderCoriander Powder

  5. 5

    Add tomato puree and cook is for 5 minutes.

    Tomato Puree

  6. 6

    Add cashew nut paste and mix well. Cook the tomato puree and cashew nut paste till oil separates from it.

    Cashew Paste

  7. 7

    Add water, mix well.

    Water

  8. 8

    Add the paneer and mix gently till it is submerged in the gravy. Add salt, mix well and bring the gravy to a boil.

    PaneerSaltGaram Masala Powder

  9. 9

    Add the sauteed vegetables, mix gelty till all the ingredients combine evenly. Transfer it to a bowl. Garnish with fresh cream and coriander. Serve it hot.

    Fresh CreamCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Paneer Reshmi Masala take?
45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Reshmi Masala serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Reshmi Masala vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Reshmi Masala 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 Reshmi Masala?
400 grams Paneer, ½ cup Cashew Paste, 1 Green Capsicum, 1 tbsp Fresh Cream, 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder, 3 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Reshmi Masala?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Reshmi Masala?
About 595 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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    PaavaiOctober 2026

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