Paneer Butter Masala with Naan

Name: Paneer Butter Masala with Naan
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Paneer; Butter; Oil; Onion; Tomatoes; Ginger-garlic paste; Garam masala; Turmeric powder; Red chili powder; Cream; Salt; Kasuri methi; All-purpose flour; Baking powder; Baking soda; Salt; Yogurt; Oil; Water; Butter; Coriander leaves; Lemon wedges; Plain yogurt or raita; Pickled onions

Creamy Tomato Paneer Curry with Soft Flatbread

A classic Indian dish featuring soft cubes of paneer simmered in a rich, creamy tomato gravy with homemade naan to scoop up all the deliciousness.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer

250g, cubed

Butter

3 tablespoons

Oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 large, finely chopped

Tomatoes

3 large, pureed

Ginger-garlic paste

1 teaspoon

Garam masala

1 teaspoon

Turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon

Red chili powder

1 teaspoon

Cream

100 ml

Salt

to taste

Kasuri methi

1 tablespoon, crushed

Naan

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Baking powder

1/2 teaspoon

Baking soda

1/4 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Yogurt

3/4 cup

Oil

1 tablespoon

Water

as needed

Butter

for brushing

Garnishing

Coriander leaves

2 tablespoons, chopped

Lemon wedges

Serving

Plain yogurt or raita

Pickled onions

Preparation

Marinating the Paneer

Mix Paneer with Spices

In a bowl, mix paneer cubes with a pinch of salt and turmeric.

Rest the Paneer

Let it rest for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.

Prep Other Ingredients

Meanwhile, prepare the other ingredients.

Preparing the Naan Dough

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Add Wet Ingredients

Add yogurt and oil, and mix until fully incorporated.

Form the Dough

Gradually add water to form a soft, pliable dough, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking Process

Sautéing Onions

Heat butter and oil in a pan, add onions, and cook until golden brown.

10 min on medium heat

Cooking the Curry Base

Add ginger-garlic paste, tomato puree, and spices; cook until oil separates.

15 min on low to medium heat

Final Simmer

Add paneer, cream, and kasuri methi; simmer for 5 minutes, adjusting salt to taste.

Plating & Serving

Paneer Butter Masala with Naan

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Plating & Serving

Serve the paneer butter masala in a shallow bowl, garnished with fresh coriander leaves and a dollop of cream, alongside warm buttery naan.

Sauce Pairings

Mint-coriander chutney

zesty and refreshing

Tamarind sauce

sweet and tangy

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Fresh coriander leavesLemon wedges

Perfect Sides

Steamed basmati rice

Mixed vegetable pickle

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Paneer Butter Masala with Naan

Ingredients

Paneer Butter Masala

Naan

Garnishing

Serving

Preparation

Marinating the Paneer

Mix Paneer with Spices

Rest the Paneer

Prep Other Ingredients

Preparing the Naan Dough

Combine Dry Ingredients

Add Wet Ingredients

Form the Dough

Cooking Process

Sautéing Onions

Cooking the Curry Base

Final Simmer

Plating & Serving

Paneer Butter Masala with Naan

Plating & Serving

Sauce Pairings

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Perfect Sides

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