Yield: 4
Easy Paneer Butter Masala
This easy paneer butter masala is a rich, mild curry that features delicious spicy paneer bits and lots of sauce for your favourite rice. It’s just the perfect creamy vegetarian curry for those days you’re craving Indian food.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
For the paneer
- 200 g (7 oz) paneer cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the curry sauce
- 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 30 g (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 150 ml (3/4 cup) vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 200 ml (1 cup) passata (tomato sauce)
- 150 ml (3/4 cup) double (heavy) cream
- Handful of chopped fresh coriander
Instructions
- Cut the paneer cheese into 1/2 inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Add the garam masala, ground coriander, and paprika and toss gently to combine. Set the paneer aside while you start on the sauce.
- Place the onion, garlic and ginger into a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Heat the oil in a large, deep pan and melt the butter in it. Add the onion mixture and cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat until the onion starts to brown slightly.
- Add the paneer to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the curry powder, paprika and ground cinnamon and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the vegetable stock, tomato puree and passata and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and simmer for another minute to allow it to heat through.
- Next, stir in the chopped coriander, season to taste, and serve over rice, sprinkled with some extra coriander, if you like.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 270Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 493mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 11g
Nutritional information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.