Name: Cheesy Paneer Masala – North Indian Style
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Tomato Puree (cooked); 2 tablespoons Britannia Classic Cheese Spread; 2 tablespoons Oil; 1 Onion, finely chopped; 1 inch Ginger, finely chopped; 6 cloves Garlic, finely chopped; 2 Badi Elaichi (Black Cardamom); 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder; 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder; To taste Salt; 1 tablespoon Honey; 200 grams Paneer, cut into cubes; 1 tablespoon Kasuri Methi

Ready in

25 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~300 kcal

Recipe by The Britannia Cheesy Kitchen on YouTube

Recipe Summary

This recipe shows how to make a rich and creamy Cheesy Paneer Masala. Paneer cubes are simmered in a delicate spiced tomato gravy, enhanced with Britannia Classic Cheese Spread for an authentic North Indian flavor with a cheesy twist.

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All Ingredients - For the Cheesy Tomato Puree

Tomato Puree (cooked) 2 cups
Britannia Classic Cheese Spread 2 tablespoons

All Ingredients - For the Masala

Oil 2 tablespoons
Onion, finely chopped 1
Ginger, finely chopped 1 inch
Garlic, finely chopped 6 cloves
Badi Elaichi (Black Cardamom) 2
Turmeric Powder 1/2 teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder 1 teaspoon
Garam Masala Powder 1 teaspoon
Salt To taste
Honey 1 tablespoon
Paneer, cut into cubes 200 grams
Kasuri Methi 1 tablespoon

Tools You'll Need

Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps

No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Honey?
- Maple syrup (1:1)
- 1 1/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup water (per 1 cup honey)
No Paneer?
- Extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed — Pan-fry first for closer texture.
- Halloumi — Saltier; reduce added salt.

⚠ Contains Allergens

dairy

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cheesy Tomato Puree

Add 2 cups of cooked tomato puree and 2 tablespoons of Britannia Classic Cheese Spread into a mixer grinder. Blend until it forms a smooth, creamy puree.

Step 2: Sauté Aromatics

Heat oil in a preheated pan. Add 1 finely chopped onion, 1 inch of finely chopped ginger, and 6 cloves of finely chopped garlic. Sauté until the onion softens and turns light golden brown.

Step 3: Add Spices and Tomato Puree

Add 2 badi elaichi (black cardamom) to the sautéed aromatics and stir. Pour in the blended cheesy tomato puree. Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala powder, salt to taste, and 1 tablespoon honey.

Step 4: Simmer the Gravy

Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients. Allow the tomato gravy to simmer until it bubbles up and reaches a nice thick and creamy consistency.

Step 5: Add Paneer and Kasuri Methi

Once the gravy is bubbling, add 200 grams of paneer cut into cubes and 1 tablespoon of kasuri methi. Stir gently to coat the paneer.

Step 6: Final Simmer and Serve

Simmer the paneer masala for another to allow the flavors to meld. Turn off the heat. Serve hot with ghee rice or phulka.

Pro Tips

• Blending the cheese spread with the tomato puree ensures a perfectly smooth and creamy texture without needing to stir it in later.

Recipe Variations

• Serve with hot phulkas, tawa paratha, or ghee rice.

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