Ingredients
- - 2 lbs protein or hearty vegetables
- - 1 large onion, diced
- - 2 cloves garlic, minced
- - 2 tbsp cashew tomato gravy
- - 2 cups stock or crushed tomatoes
- - Herbs, citrus, and spices to finish
India cuisine
Paneer Butter Masala
Soft paneer cubes in rich cashew-tomato gravy with fenugreek.
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min
Servings: Serves 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking steps
- 1Season and sear protein or vegetables in batches until deeply browned.
- 2Sweat aromatics in remaining fat until tender.
- 3Deglaze with wine or stock, scraping fond before adding liquids and spices.
- 4Simmer covered until tender, then finish with fresh herbs and acid.
Chef notes
- - Pat ingredients dry before searing to avoid steaming.
- - Adjust seasoning at the end once the sauce has reduced.
Pairings
- - Serve with butter naan
- - Pour a glass of Gewurztraminer
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Protein: 20 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbs: 38 g