Paneer Butter Masala

A restaurant-style curry that is easy to make at home. Serve it with naan or rice.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 cups tomato puree
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 cup cream
• 250 g paneer, cubed
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. Heat butter and oil. Cook onion until golden.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook 1 minute.
3. Stir in tomato puree and spices. Simmer 10 minutes.
4. Add cream and paneer. Cook 5 minutes.
5. Finish with garam masala and serve hot.

Notes

• Add a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes are too sharp.
• Keep the heat low after adding cream.