🍛 Paneer Butter Masala Recipe Step by Step 2025 – Restaurant Style at Home

Paneer Butter Masala – the dish that unites vegetarians, impresses dinner guests, and makes you feel like a 5-star chef even if you’re just cooking in your pajamas 😅. Creamy, buttery, and full of rich tomato goodness, this recipe is hands down one of India’s most loved curries. And the best part? You don’t need a restaurant to enjoy it — you can make it at home in 2025 with this easy step-by-step recipe.

Get ready to wow your taste buds (and possibly your in-laws 😂).

🧾 Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s the shopping list for making Paneer Butter Masala (serves 3–4 people):

• 250 g paneer (cottage cheese), cut into cubes
• 3 medium tomatoes (pureed)
• 2 medium onions (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilies (slit)
• 2 tbsp butter 🧈
• 1 tbsp fresh cream
• 2 tbsp oil
• Whole spices – 1 bay leaf, 2 green cardamoms, 4–5 cloves, 1-inch cinnamon stick
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (for that bright red color 🌶️)
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp sugar (balances the tangy tomato flavor)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)

📌 Pro Tip: In 2025, supermarkets also sell ready “Paneer Butter Masala spice mixes” – but nothing beats the freshness of making it from scratch!

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Recipe – Paneer Butter Masala

🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Base

Heat 1 tbsp oil + 1 tbsp butter in a pan. Add the whole spices (bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon). Let them release their aroma – this is your Nawabi perfume for the curry 😋.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Then add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Fry for a minute till the raw smell disappears.

🍅 Step 2: Add Tomatoes & Spices

Now, add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates. This takes around 8–10 minutes – patience is key here!

Sprinkle turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Stir well. This forms the spicy-tangy heart of your gravy.

👉 Funny Bit: This step smells so good that neighbors might ring your bell just to “borrow some salt” 😂.

🥣 Step 3: Blend for Creamy Gravy

Remove the mixture, cool it slightly, and blend into a smooth paste. (No lumps = restaurant-style smooth curry).

Reheat the pan, add another 1 tbsp butter, and pour back the blended masala. Add a little water for consistency.

🧈 Step 4: Add Paneer & Magic

Gently drop paneer cubes into the gravy. Add sugar, garam masala, and cream. Simmer for 5 minutes on low flame.

Your kitchen will now smell like a Mughlai restaurant 🤤.

🌿 Step 5: Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves, maybe a swirl of cream on top for Insta-worthy vibes 📸.

Your Paneer Butter Masala is ready – creamy, buttery, and utterly delicious.

🍽️ How to Serve Paneer Butter Masala

This dish pairs beautifully with:

• Butter naan – the classic combo
• Jeera rice or pulao – comfort vibes
• Tandoori roti or lachha paratha – for that dhaba feel

👉 Pro Tip: Always serve it hot. Cold paneer butter masala loses its charm faster than last year’s New Year resolutions 😅.

📊 Nutrition & Calorie Table – Paneer Butter Masala (per serving ~200g)

Nutrient	Approx. Value	Why It Matters
Calories	~320 kcal	Balanced indulgence
Protein	12 g	Paneer = protein boost 💪
Fat	22 g	Butter & cream (the rich part)
Carbohydrates	18 g	From onions & tomatoes
Fiber	3 g	Keeps digestion happy

😍 Tips & Tricks for 2025 Version

✅ Use Kashmiri chili powder for bright red color without extra spice
✅ Always sauté tomatoes till oil separates – no shortcuts!
✅ Fresh cream adds richness – don’t replace with milk (it curdles)
✅ For a vegan twist, swap paneer with tofu and cream with cashew paste
✅ Make a big batch of gravy and freeze – meal prep friendly in 2025!

⭐ My View

Paneer Butter Masala is the dish that can never go out of fashion. Whether it’s a wedding buffet, Sunday family lunch, or Netflix dinner date, this curry fits everywhere. Personally, I feel the paneer-butter-naan trio is the ultimate comfort meal of all time ❤️.

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