Heavenly Spiced Paneer Butter Masala with Steamed Rice 🧀🌶️🌿
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Around 450
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Masala:
Paneer cubes 🧀
Butter 🧈
Chopped onions 🧅
Fresh ginger-garlic paste 🧄
Tomato purée 🍅
Heavy cream 🥛
Garam masala
Red chili powder 🌶️
Turmeric
Cumin seeds
Salt 🧂
Sugar
Fresh coriander leaves 🌿
For the Side:
Steamed basmati rice 🍚
👩🍳 Instructions:
Heat butter in a pan and sauté cumin seeds, then add onions and cook until golden. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté briefly. Add tomato purée and spices, cooking until the oil separates. Pour in cream and a touch of sugar to balance flavors. Toss in paneer cubes and simmer until the sauce thickens. Serve hot with fluffy basmati rice and garnish with fresh coriander.
🔄 Notes & Variations:
Swap cream with cashew paste for a nutty version.
Add peas or bell peppers for extra color and texture.
Serve with naan or jeera rice for variety.