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Creamy Tomato Cheese Paneer Butter Masala
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Creamy Tomato Cheese Paneer Butter Masala

This Creamy Tomato Cheese Paneer Butter Masala is a rich and comforting Indian curry packed with flavor. Soft paneer cubes simmer in a silky tomato butter sauce infused with warm spices and finished with cream and melted cheese. The dish delivers a perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and mildly spicy flavors. It’s a restaurant-style favorite that pairs beautifully with naan, roti, or steamed basmati rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g paneer cubes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 tomatoes pureed
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 cup fresh cream
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. Heat butter and oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and golden.
  3. Stir in ginger garlic paste and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the tomato puree and cook until the sauce thickens.
  5. Add red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt and mix well.
  6. Simmer the sauce for about 5–7 minutes until the oil begins to separate.
  7. Add paneer cubes and gently mix into the gravy.
  8. Stir in cream and grated cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and rich.
  9. Sprinkle garam masala and sugar and simmer for another 3 minutes.
  10. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a small swirl of cream before serving.

Notes

  • Soak paneer cubes in warm water for 10 minutes to keep them soft.
  • Use fresh cream for the best restaurant-style texture.
  • Adjust chili powder according to your spice preference.
  • Add a little milk if the gravy becomes too thick.
  • Serve hot with naan, roti, or basmati rice.

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