Ready in

40 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~480 kcal
Paneer Masala – North Indian Style

Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - For Paneer Masala

  1. Oil 1/2 Cup
  2. Cumin Seeds 1 TBSP
  3. Cinnamon Stick 1
  4. Bay Leaf 1
  5. Green Chili 1, chopped
  6. Ginger Garlic Paste 1 TBSP
  7. Onions 1/2, finely chopped
  8. Salt As needed
  9. Cashew Powder 1 TBSP
  10. Cumin Powder 1 TSP
  11. Coriander Powder 1 TSP
  12. Turmeric Powder 1 TBSP
  13. Chili Powder 1 TBSP
  14. Water 1 Cup
  15. Yogurt 1/2 Cup
  16. Tomato Puree 1/2 Cup
  17. Paneer 1 Cup, cubed
  18. Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves) 1 TSP
  19. Heavy Whipping Cream 2 TBSP
  20. Cilantro For garnish

⚠ Contains Allergens

dairynuts

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Temper Spices

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Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, a cinnamon stick, and a bay leaf. Stir well for a few seconds until fragrant.

Step 2: Sauté Aromatics

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Add chopped green chili and ginger-garlic paste to the pan. Sauté for about a minute.

Step 3: Cook Onions

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Add finely chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Step 4: Add Powdered Spices

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Add salt to taste, cashew powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder. Mix everything well and cook for a minute.

Step 5: Form the Gravy Base

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Pour in 1 cup of water, stir well to combine, and let the mixture cook for a few minutes until it starts to thicken.

Step 6: Cook the Gravy

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Add yogurt and tomato puree to the pan. Stir well to incorporate everything, and let the gravy cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oil starts to separate.

Step 7: Add Paneer and Finish Cooking

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Gently add the paneer cubes to the gravy. Crush kasuri methi between your palms and sprinkle it over the paneer. Stir gently, cover the pan, and let it cook for 2 minutes.

Step 8: Garnish and Serve

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Transfer the Paneer Masala to a serving bowl. Drizzle with heavy whipping cream and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve hot with naan or rice.

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