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Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer Butter Masala

with basmati rice
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1010 kcal
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33g
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40 minutes
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  • Milk

200 g

Paneer Cheese

()

370 mL

Crushed Tomatoes

1 tbsp

Indian Spice Blend

2 tbsp

Spicy Curry Paste

2 tbsp

Ginger-Garlic Puree

56 g

Baby Spinach

7 g

Cilantro

¾ cup

Basmati Rice

113 g

Yellow Onion

165 mL

Coconut Milk

3 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

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0.38 tsp

Salt*

1 tsp

Sugar*

Calories1010 kcal
Fat58 g
Saturated Fat42 g
Carbohydrate92 g
Sugar18 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein33 g
Cholesterol130 mg
Sodium1000 mg
•Medium Pot
•Measuring Cups
•Measuring Spoons
•Large Non-Stick Pan

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Prep
1

Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Cut paneer into 1/2-inch cubes. Peel, then cut onion into 1/4-inch pieces. Roughly chop spinach. Roughly chop cilantro.

Cook rice
2

Add 1 1/4 cups water and 1/4 tsp salt (dbl both for 4 ppl) to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add rice, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min. Remove the pot from heat. Set aside, still covered.

Start butter masala
3

Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 2 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl), then ginger-garlic puree, onions, Indian Spice Mix, curry paste and 1 tsp sugar (dbl for 4 ppl). Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 1-2 min.

Finish butter masala
4

Add crushed tomatoes, coconut milk and paneer to the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, 8-10 min. Add spinach. Stir until wilted, 1 min. Season with salt, to taste.

Finish rice
5

Fluff rice with a fork. Season with salt, then stir in 1 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl) and half the cilantro.

Finish and serve
6

Divide rice between bowls, then top with paneer butter masala. Sprinkle remaining cilantro over top.

  • Flavor: Many enjoyed the rich, authentic taste, though some found it too sweet; consider reducing sugar for a more savory profile.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, with several customers noting it took less time than expected.
  • Suggestions: Try browning the paneer first for extra flavor; add peas, red peppers, or zucchini for more vegetables and texture.
  • Portions: Some found the sauce-to-rice ratio unbalanced; consider increasing rice or adding naan bread to soak up extra sauce.
  • Spice level: While some loved the mild flavor, others wished for more heat; adjust spices to taste.
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