Make Signature Paneer Do Pyaza Recipe That Is Quick Yet Luxurious

By Shreya Sarpal

November 15 2025

Paneer do pyaza is a creamy, mildly spiced North Indian curry using double onions, chopped onions for the base and onion petals for texture. Pair the rich gravy with naan, roti, rice, and enjoy a luxurious meal.

Ingredients

200g paneer cubes 2 onions (1 chopped, 1 onion petals) 2 tomatoes puréed 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp garam masala Oil + salt ¼ cup cream (optional)

Step 1

Sauté onion petals in oil and set aside.

Step 2

In the same pan, cook chopped onions until golden.

Step 3

Add ginger garlic paste, spices, and tomato purée, then cook till the masala thickens.

Step 4

Add paneer cubes and mix gently.

Step 5

Add sautéed onion petals and cream; simmer 2 minutes and serve.