Description
Savor the deliciousness of Paneer Butter Masala, a creamy dish with rich spices and tender paneer, perfect for quick dinners or cozy meals at home.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 gallon whole milk
- ⅔ cup lemon juice or white vinegar
- cold water, to rinse curds
- neutral oil or ghee for searing
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup ginger-garlic paste
- 3 cups tomato purée
- 1 tablespoon kashmiri red chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons kasuri methi, crushed between palms
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- butter naan, warmed and brushed with butter
- red onion, thinly sliced
- lemon and lime wedges
- heavy cream
- warm ghee
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs almost clear.
- Add the rinsed rice, water, and salt to a rice cooker and cook on the white rice setting.
- Alternatively, combine the ingredients in a pot, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork, cover, and keep warm.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use ghee instead of neutral oil.
This dish pairs well with butter naan or steamed rice.
Adjust the spice level according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg