Paneer Masala
Paneer Masala is a popular North Indian dish with high nutritional value and great taste. It has a rich history with many theories pertaining to its origin. It was soon made famous and adapted as a staple diet by the North Indians due to its inherent taste and gravy making style. It is the vegetarian counterpart of Chicken masala gravy made with tomato puree, spices, and other ingredients along wi ... th paneer chunks. The aroma of the Paneer Masala gravy and the softness of the paneer makes it an irresistible combination, yet a simple and perfect dish to lift your mood. Paneer Masala can be a great accompaniment with jeera rice when served as a main course meal. It makes a dream combination with kulcha parathas as well. The traditional paneer masala recipe is a healthy combination of paneer chunks, dry groceries, fruits, and vegetables along with the right quantity of spices. It takes nearly 20-30 minutes to prepare the dish and makes it an easy and simple meal for your family for a weekend treat. It is a healthy alternative to ordered meals from outside as it offers a great nutritional value apart from less cooking time and great taste. There are many variants to paneer recipes and paneer masala is one among the many favorites in India. You can use butter to enhance the taste while health-conscious individuals can exclude it. The versatility and easy to make recipe also adds up to qualify it as the most preferred wholesome dish in the Indian household.
Ingredients
Dry Grocery

Cashewnut (2 Piece Split)
2 units

Watermelon Seeds
0.5 teaspoons

Refined Oil
1 teaspoon

Cumin
1 pinch

Red Chilli Powder (kashmiri)
1 pinch

Turmeric Powder
1 pinch

Coriander Powder
1 pinch

Salt
0.5 teaspoons
Fruits & Vegetables

Ginger
1 small piece

Onion
0.25 cups

Tomato
0.25 cups
Menu Item

Tomato Puree
2 teaspoons
Dairy

Paneer
1 cup
Other

Garlic
1 piece

Green Chillies
0.5 unit

Jeera Powder
1 pinch

Coriander Leaves
4 leafs