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
74 g Fat
67 g Protein
155 g Carbs
65 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
155 g
Protein
67 g
Fiber
65 g
Fats
Fat
74 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
2324 mg
Iron
20 mg
Vitamin A
5125 mcg
Vitamin B1
1 mg
Vitamin B2
1 mg
Vitamin B3
5 mg
Vitamin B6
1 mg
Vitamin B9
485 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
149 mg
Vitamin E
7 mg
Copper
1 mcg
Magnesium
455 mg
Manganese
47 mg
Phosphorus
1197 mg
Selenium
71 mcg
Zinc
11 mg
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
