Butter Paneer with Basmati Rice

Creamy, comforting and ready in just 25 minutes, this flavorful Butter Paneer with Basmati Rice recipe has everything you want in a home-cooked meal.

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Serves
4
Total Time
25
Prep Time
10
Cook Time
15

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Basmati Rice
  • null 3 tbsp butter, divided
  • null 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • null 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • null 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • null 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • null 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • null 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • null 1 tsp ground cumin
  • null 1 tsp ground coriander
  • null 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • null 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • null 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • null 1 lb paneer, cubed
  • null 1 tsp salt
  • null Fresh cilantro, chopped (garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions.
  2. Heat butter and oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in garam masala, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and turmeric. Cook for 30 seconds to release the aroma. Add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes. Add a little water if needed.
  4. Place the sauce in a blender and puree until smooth. Return to pan.
  5. Add paneer to sauce, mix well to coat the paneer. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining butter.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and drizzle with cream. Serve with rice.