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Cheesy Paneer Masala – North Indian Style

Recipe by The Britannia Cheesy Kitchen

  • Ready in25 min
  • Prep10 min
  • Cook15 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves4 People
  • Calories~400 kcal
Cheesy Paneer Masala – North Indian Style

Ingredients

For the Cheesy Tomato Puree

  • 2 cupsTomato Puree (cooked)
  • 2 tablespoonsBritannia Classic Cheese Spread

For the Masala

  • 2-3 tablespoonsOil
  • 1Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 inchGinger, finely chopped
  • 6 clovesGarlic, finely chopped
  • 2Badi Elaichi (black cardamom)
  • 1/2 teaspoonTurmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoonRed Chilli Powder
  • 1 teaspoonGaram Masala Powder
  • To tasteSalt
  • 1 tablespoonHoney
  • 200 gramsPaneer, cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoonKasuri Methi

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare the Cheesy Tomato Puree

    Add 2 cups of cooked tomato puree into a mixer grinder.

  2. 2.Add Cheese Spread

    Add 2 tablespoons of Britannia Classic Cheese Spread to the mixer grinder.

  3. 3.Blend the Puree

    Cover the mixer grinder and blend until a smooth, well-combined puree is formed.

  4. 4.Sauté Aromatics

    Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a preheated pan. Add 1 finely chopped onion, 1 inch finely chopped ginger, and 6 finely chopped garlic cloves.

  5. 5.Brown Onions

    Sauté the onion, ginger, and garlic until the onion softens and turns light golden brown.

  6. 6.Add Black Cardamom

    Add 2 Badi Elaichi (black cardamom) and stir for a few seconds.

  7. 7.Add Cheesy Tomato Puree

    Pour the blended cheesy tomato puree into the pan.

  8. 8.Add Spices and Sweetener

    Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala powder, salt to taste, and 1 tablespoon honey.

  9. 9.Combine and Simmer Gravy

    Stir well to combine all the spices with the tomato mixture. Simmer until it bubbles up.

  10. 10.Add Paneer and Kasuri Methi

    Once the masala is bubbling, add 200 grams of paneer cut into cubes and 1 tablespoon of Kasuri Methi.

  11. 11.Final Simmer

    Stir gently to coat the paneer with the gravy and simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes.

  12. 12.Serve

    Turn off the heat. Serve the Cheesy Paneer Masala hot with ghee rice or phulka.

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Cheesy Paneer Masala – North Indian Style

Ready in

25 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~400 kcal
Recipe by The Britannia Cheesy Kitchen on YouTube
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All Ingredients

For the Cheesy Tomato Puree

All Ingredients

For the Masala

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cheesy Tomato Puree

    Add 2 cups of cooked tomato puree into a mixer grinder.

  2. 2

    Add Cheese Spread

    Add 2 tablespoons of Britannia Classic Cheese Spread to the mixer grinder.

  3. 3

    Blend the Puree

    Cover the mixer grinder and blend until a smooth, well-combined puree is formed.

  4. 4

    Sauté Aromatics

    Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a preheated pan. Add 1 finely chopped onion, 1 inch finely chopped ginger, and 6 finely chopped garlic cloves.

  5. 5

    Brown Onions

    the onion, ginger, and garlic until the onion softens and turns light golden brown.

  6. 6

    Add Black Cardamom

    Add 2 Badi Elaichi (black cardamom) and stir for a few seconds.

  7. 7

    Add Cheesy Tomato Puree

    Pour the blended cheesy tomato puree into the pan.

  8. 8

    Add Spices and Sweetener

    Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala powder, salt to taste, and 1 tablespoon honey.

  9. 9

    Combine and Simmer Gravy

    Stir well to combine all the spices with the tomato mixture. until it bubbles up.

  10. 10

    Add Paneer and Kasuri Methi

    Once the masala is bubbling, add 200 grams of paneer cut into cubes and 1 tablespoon of Kasuri Methi.

  11. 11

    Final Simmer

    Stir gently to coat the paneer with the gravy and for another .

  12. 12

    Serve

    Turn off the heat. Serve the Cheesy Paneer Masala hot with ghee rice or phulka.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelHot
Ginger · Chili powder · Garam masala
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • 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.
Ingredient Substitutions
  • 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.
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.
Dairy

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    Cooking tipFor a Thinner Consistency

    Add a little water to the tomato gravy while simmering.

  • 2
    TipServe Hot with Hot Phulka

    Tawa paratha, or ghee rice.

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