
Paneer Butter Masala Ingredients:
- 2 TBSP neutral oil
- 2 TBSP butter
- 1 fresh bird’s eye chili, finely sliced, optional
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. turmeric
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. Garam Masala
- 1 TBSP tomato paste
- 1 c. chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 c. heavy cream
- 1 lb. paneer, 3/4″ cubes
- 2 TBSP cilantro, chopped
Turmeric Rice Ingredients:
- 1 c. long grain basmati rice
- 2 c. water
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 whole cloves
- 2 whole cardamom pods
- 1 stick of cinnamon (about 2 inches)
- 3 TBSP neutral oil or butter
- 1/2 tsp. mustard seed
- 1/2 tsp. cumin seed
- 1/4 tsp. chili flakes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/4 tsp. turmeric
Paneer Butter Masala Directions:
- Prepare Turmeric Rice, if using.
- In a 4 quart sauce pan, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- If using chilis, add and cook until aromatic, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes, and then reduce heat.
- Stir in turmeric, chili powder, salt, and garam masala. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in tomato paste.
- Add in chicken stock and bay leaves, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add in cream and paneer, cooking for 5-10 minutes, stirring gently and occasionally.
- Remove from heat and add top with cilantro.
Turmeric Rice Directions:
- Rinse rice with cold water 3-4 times or until the water runs clear.
- Cover the rice with cool water and let soak for 15-20 minutes.
- Drain rice, add to saucepan with lid, then add the 2 c. water, salt, bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon. Cook for 25 minutes or until done.
- Once rice is cooked, rinse with cold water. This shocks the rice, stopping it from overcooking and becoming mushy. Set aside to drain.
- In a saute pan, heat oil or butter over medium heat. Add mustard seed, cumin seed, and chili flakes.
- Cook until the mustard seeds start popping, then add the chopped onion.
- Stir in garlic and cook 2 more minutes.
- Combine rice and spiced onion mixture; then add the turmeric and mix until will combined.
Paneer Butter Masala and Turmeric Rice:

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