Paneer Butter Masala Rich Creamy Veg Curry

Paneer Butter Masala is a popular North Indian vegetarian curry. It features tender cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) simmered in a rich, creamy, and mildly spiced tomato-based gravy. The gravy gets its characteristic richness and flavor from generous amounts of butter and often cashews or cream, giving it a smooth and velvety texture. It's typically slightly sweet and tangy, balancing the flavors of tomatoes and spices


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Paneer butter masala is a classic North Indian vegetarian curry made with soft paneer cubes cooked in a rich, buttery tomato and cream-based gravy. Ideal for family dinners, festive spreads, or quick weekday meals, it offers a mildly spiced, slightly sweet and tangy flavour profile that suits all age groups and tastes. The smooth, velvety texture comes from slow-cooked tomatoes, aromatic spices, butter, and cashews blended to perfection. Simply heat and pair this paneer butter masala with naan, roti, paratha, jeera rice or plain basmati rice for a complete, indulgent meal at home in metro mirchi veg. It’s a convenient way to enjoy restaurant-style taste without extra effort or time.

Restaurant-style paneer butter masala at home in minutes
Rich, creamy tomato gravy with real butter and cashews
Mildly spiced, kid-friendly yet flavorful curry
Soft paneer cubes that stay tender after heating
Perfect with naan, roti, paratha or steamed rice
Ideal for quick dinners, parties and festive meals

Heat the paneer butter masala in a pan on low to medium flame for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, microwave in a covered, microwave-safe bowl for 2–3 minutes, stirring midway. Do not overboil. Serve hot with naan, roti, paratha or steamed rice. Refrigerate leftovers and consume quickly.

Paneer butter masala is made from soft paneer cubes cooked in a rich tomato-based gravy with butter, cream, onions, cashews and fragrant Indian spices. The tomatoes provide tang, cream and cashews give thickness and richness, while butter adds a smooth, velvety finish to the curry.

Paneer butter masala is usually mildly spiced, making it suitable for children and those who prefer less heat. The cream, butter and cashews balance the spices, creating a rich, slightly sweet, and tangy flavour. You can adjust chilli powder or green chilli at home to match your spice preference.

Both paneer butter masala and paneer makhani have creamy tomato gravies, but paneer butter masala is usually slightly thicker and richer with more butter, cream and spices. Paneer makhani tends to be milder, smoother and more buttery-tomato in taste, with a slightly simpler spice profile overall.

Paneer butter masala pairs perfectly with Indian breads like butter naan, tandoori roti, kulcha, and paratha. It also tastes great with steamed basmati rice, jeera rice or peas pulao. The rich, creamy gravy coats the bread or rice, making it a complete, satisfying vegetarian main course.

Paneer butter masala can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. Paneer provides protein and calcium, but the curry also contains butter and cream, which add fat and calories. Enjoy it in moderation, pair it with whole wheat roti or salad, and balance with lighter meals through the day.