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Paneer Butter Masala
Photo: Sorin Gheorghita

Paneer Butter Masala

16 ingredients 10 min + 20 min 4 servings openrecipes
Paneer Butter Masala

"This is a basic paneer dish that you get in most Indian restaurants. This goes well with either rice or naan."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

656
Calories
16g
Protein
46g
Fat
50g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 13 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Cashew 1 oz (28g / ~18 nuts) 157
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Paneer not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 pound paneer, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon ground cashews
  • 1 teaspoon ground red chiles
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

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