Simple Paneer Curry – Easy Paneer Butter Masala

A simple, everyday paneer curry – buttery onion and tomato, a few cashews for body, and soft paneer. Perfect with chapathi.

Goes well with: Tomato Rice

Tips from the Ruchippura kitchen

• Soaking the paneer in hot water keeps it soft.
• Cook the onions and tomatoes well before adding the spices.

Lakshmidevi Nair

Simple Paneer Curry (Easy Paneer Butter Masala)

An easy paneer curry – soft paneer in a buttery onion-tomato gravy with cashews, garam masala and a touch of cream. Ready in 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup paneer cut into small pieces
• 1 cup onion chopped
• 1/2 cup tomato chopped
• 1/4 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tbsp cashew nuts broken
• 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp cream optional
• coriander leaves to garnish
• salt to taste

Method

 

1. Put the paneer in hot water for a few minutes, then drain.
2. Heat the butter in a kadai and sauté the onion.
3. Add the tomato and cook until light brown, then add the ginger-garlic paste and stir for a few more minutes.
4. Add the remaining ingredients except the paneer, with a little water. Cover and cook well.
5. Add the paneer and mix gently. Stir in the cream.
6. Garnish with coriander leaves.