🍲 Veg Paneer Masala Recipe (Easy Restaurant-Style)

 

🍲 Veg Paneer Masala Recipe (Easy Restaurant-Style)

Veg Paneer Masala is a rich, creamy Indian curry made with soft paneer cubes cooked in a spicy tomato-based gravy. This easy recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner and tastes best with roti, naan, or rice.

📝 Ingredients

Paneer – 200 grams (cubed)

Onion – 2 (finely chopped)

Tomato – 3 (pureed)

Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp

Green chilli – 1 (optional)

Oil or butter – 2 tbsp

Fresh cream – 2 tbsp

Red chilli powder – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Garam masala – ½ tsp

Salt – to taste

Water – as needed

Coriander leaves – for garnish

👩‍🍳 How to Make Veg Paneer Masala

1. Heat oil or butter in a pan and sauté chopped onions until golden brown.

2. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilli. Fry for 1 minute.

3. Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates.

4. Add turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.

5. Pour some water and let the gravy simmer for 5 minutes.

6. Add paneer cubes and cook for another 3–4 minutes.

7. Add fresh cream and garam masala. Mix gently and turn off the heat.

8. Garnish with coriander leaves.

 Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with butter naan, chapati, jeera rice, or plain rice.

🌟 Tips

Soak paneer in warm water for 5 minutes to keep it soft.

Add cashew paste for extra richness.