Creamy paneer masala recipe prepared from a combination of onion, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, cashews, and seasoning ingredients. The addition of cream makes it more flavourful.
STEP 1.Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, and saute for few seconds.
STEP 2.Then add the the onion, garlic, ginger and saute for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
STEP 3.Add the tomatoes and cashews and mix. Then add 1 cup of water.
STEP 4.Cover the pan and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes.
STEP 5.After 15 minutes, remove the pan from heat. Remove the bay leaf, cinnamon stick and cloves.
STEP 6.Let the mixture cool down a bit and then transfer to a blender. It’s important to let it cool down a bit else it will all blow up from the mixer. grind the masala to a smooth paste and set aside.
STEP 7.To the same pan now add 2 tablespoons butter along with remaining 1 teaspoon oil on medium heat.
STEP 8.Once the butter melts, add the red chili powder and the kashmiri red chili powder and fry for few seconds. This will give the curry a nice red color.
STEP 9.Then add the ground paste back into the pan along with the garam masala, cardamom powder, sugar, salt and tomato paste (if using).
STEP 10.Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
STEP 11.Then add the cream and mix.
STEP 12.Add in the paneer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat. Finally add crushed kasuri methi.
STEP 13.Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition value
1503
calories per serving
74 g Fat67 g Protein155 g Carbs65 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
74g
Protein
67g
Carbs
155g
Fiber
65g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
155g
Protein
67g
Fiber
65g
Fats
Fat
74g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
2324mg
Iron
20mg
Vitamin A
5125mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
5mg
Vitamin B6
1mg
Vitamin B9
485mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
149mg
Vitamin E
7mg
Copper
1mcg
Magnesium
455mg
Manganese
47mg
Phosphorus
1197mg
Selenium
71mcg
Zinc
11mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment