HOW TO COOK BUTTER PANNER
{RESTAURANT STYLE}
Butter Paneer Is One Of The Most Loved North Indian Dishes. It Is Famous For Its Rich,Creamy Tomato Based Gravy, Soft Panner Cubes, And Aromatic Indian Spices. Whether You Are Preparing A Family Dinner, Celebrating A Special Occasion, Or Simply Craving Restaurant Style Food At Home, This Butter Paneer Recipe Is Guaranteed To Impress
ABOUT IT
Butter panner is a classic vegetarian curry orginating from north india it consist panner cubes, aromats, tomatoes, onions and lots of love of Indian cultureIt is a tangy spicy sweet Indian curry creamy texture make it mouthbuster. It perfectly pairs with roti, naan and rice of different types
Preparation Time
Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: 30 Minutes
Total: 45 Minutes
Servings
Serves 4 People
Difficulty Level
EasyINGREDIENTS TO COOK BUTTER PANNER
- * 4 MEDIUM RIPE TOMATOES
- * 2 MEDIUM ONION
- * 15 CASHEW NUT
- * 6 GARLIC CLOVES
- * 1 INCH GARLIC
- * 2 GREEN CHILLIES
- * 2 TABLESPOON BUTTER
- * 1 TABLESPOON OIL
- * 1 BAY LEAF
- * 2 CARDAMOMS
- * 1 MEDIUM CINNAMON
- * 2 CLOVES
SPICES
- 1 KASHMIRI RED CHILLI POWDER
- 0.5 TEASPOON TUREMERIC
- 1 TEASPOON CORIANDER POWDER
- 0.5 TEASPOON CUMIN POWDER
- 1 TEASPOON GARAM MASALA
- 1 TEASPOON SUGAR
- SALT TASTE
OTHER INGREDIENTS
- 250 GRAM PANNER
- 0.5 CUP FRESH CREAM
- 1 TEASPOON KASURI METHI
- FRESH CORIANDER LEAVES
- 1 TEASPOON HONEY {OPTIONAL}
STEP BY STEP PROCESS TO COOK BUTTER PANNER
STEP 1
wash and chop the tomatoes, onion, ginger, garlic, and green chillies
Heat oil in a pan then add
onion
tomatoes
garlic
ginger
green chilles
cashew nut
Cook for about 12-15 minutes until every everything become soft
Allow the mixture to cool comopeltely
blend into smooth puree
#STEP 2
NOW WE PREPARE MASALA
heat butter in a pan
ADD
1 bayleaf
2 cardamon
3 cinnamon
4 cloves
saute for 30 seconds
now pour the puree we prepares
ADD
red chilli powder
turmeric
coriander powder
cumin powder
salt
mix well...................................
cook for 3-4 minutes
STEP 3
ADD The Paneer gently
mix the curry careful so the panner cubes doesnt break
cook for another 5-10 minutes
STEP 4
ADD CREAM
reduce the flame to low
NOW ADD
Garam masala
crushed kasoori methi
honey
cook for another 2 min
STEP 5
Turn off the heat
Garnish with
+ Fresh cream
+ Butter
+ fresh coriander
AND YOU ARE GOOD TO GO. SERVE AND ENJOY!
PRO TIPS BY THE CHEF
Pro Tips for Perfect Butter Paneer
DONT`S
- overcooking can make panner chewy
- using sour tomatoes may effect the taste
- skipping butter reduce authenticity
- adding cream on high eat may cause it to split
- not bleding the gravy smoothly can affect the texture
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can substitute fresh cream with milk, yogurt, or cashew cream while maintaining a rich and delicious texture.
Yes. Soak frozen paneer in warm water for 15–20 minutes before cooking. This helps restore its soft and tender texture.
No. Butter Paneer has a mild, creamy flavor. You can make it spicier by adding extra green chilies or red chili powder.
Absolutely. Prepare the gravy ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Simply reheat and add fresh paneer before serving.