Butter Paneer Recipe
Cottage cheese cubes cooked in tomatoes, crème and mild spices.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Paneer
Cut the paneer into cubes and lightly fry them in a pan with 1 tablespoon of butter until golden brown. Set aside.
- 2
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- 4
Add Masalas
Once the tomatoes are soft, stir in the turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 5
Add Crème
Mix in the cooking crème and let the gravy simmer for another 3-5 minutes until creamy. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- 6
Combine with Paneer
Gently fold in the fried paneer cubes into the gravy. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to warm the paneer through.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Chop coriander leaves and sprinkle them on top for garnish. Serve hot with naan or rice.





