By Aditi Saraswat
April 16, 2026
Weekends are meant for slow, satisfying meals, and malai paneer fits perfectly into this occasion. This creamy, a bit spicy dish feels indulgent but is equally easy to make, making it perfect for a relaxed dinner at home.
250 grams paneer (cubed) 1 cup fresh cream ½ cup milk 2 onions (finely chopped) 2 tomatoes (pureed) 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp green chilli paste 1 tsp garam masala ½ tsp black pepper 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp oil Salt to taste Fresh coriander for garnish
In a pan, heat oil or butter and add chopped onions to it. Cook on medium flame until it turns soft and a bit golden.
To this, now add ginger-garlic paste and green chilli paste. Sauté for a short span until the raw smell vanishes and the mixture becomes fragrant.
Now, pour in the tomato puree and cook on a low flame until it thickens a bit and the oil begins to get separated from the sides of the pan.
Now, add milk and fresh cream to this and stir gently to mix it. Keep the flame low so that it does not curdle and have a smooth, rich texture.
Add paneer cubes, garam masala, black pepper, and salt to this base. Mix it gently and let it simmer for a few minutes on a low flame so that the paneer absorbs the flavours.
Switch off the flame and garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with naan or roti.