Indian Butter Paneer

This delicious Indian Butter Paneer is a creamy and flavorful dish that is sure to please! It’s made with paneer, a type of cheese, spices, tomato puree or paste, cream or yogurt (optional), and salt to taste – all cooked together in butter for an authentic flavor! Preparation time is 10 minutes while cooking time is 20 minutes – making this dish perfect for weeknight dinners! Enjoy it hot with rice or naan breads!

Cooking Equipment:

• Pan • Wooden spoon • Knife

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Cuisine:

Indian

Keywords:

Indian, Butter, Paneer, Cheese, Spices

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

200g paneer (cubed)

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon coriander powder

1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)

2 tablespoons tomato puree or paste

2 tablespoons cream or yogurt (optional)

Salt to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

Add the cubed paneer and fry until lightly golden brown.

Add the coriander powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder and red chili powder (if using). Fry for another minute or two until fragrant.

Add the tomato puree or paste and stir to combine everything together. Cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.

Add cream or yogurt (if using) and stir to combine everything together again. Cook for another 5 minutes until the mixture thickens further and becomes creamy in texture.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed before serving hot with rice or naan breads!

Nutrition:

Calories – 350 kcal; Protein – 15 g; Fat – 25 g; Carbohydrates – 15 g; Fiber – 2 g; Sodium – 500 mg

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Did You Know?

Paneer, a type of cheese made from milk, is commonly used in vegetarian dishes in Indian cuisine.