Restaurant-Style Paneer Butter Masala For A Punjabi Meal

By Garima Johar

October 17, 2025

Paneer butter masala is a traditional Punjabi dish characterised by its rich buttery flavour and a blend of spices. If you’re looking for healthy recipes, this paneer sabzi can make your day. Follow these steps.

Ingredients

250 grams paneer 1 tablespoon oil 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup  heavy cream 1/2 cup water 1 onion 3 tomatoes 1 ginger 2 green chillies 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Step 1

Heat some oil in a pan and half-fry the paneer pieces until golden brown.

Step 2

Take a pot and add butter and cumin seeds. Add chopped onions, ginger, chillies, and tomatoes.

Step 3

Mix in coriander, turmeric, red chilli, and garam masala powder with some water.

Step 4

Take a blender and blend the gravy to even out the consistency.

Step 5

Add the fried paneer pieces and let the gravy simmer.

Step 6

Add heavy cream to make the paneer butter masala richer. Serve hot.