Butter Paneer

Why our Butter Paneer is Special?

Butter Paneer (Paneer Makhani) – This dish is the vegetarian soulmate of Butter Chicken. Instead of chicken, it features soft cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) gently simmered in the same luxuriously creamy tomato and butter sauce that makes Butter Chicken so famous[11]. It’s a rich, aromatic curry that is as comforting as a warm hug and is a favorite among vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike whenever they crave something soothing and indulgent.

Paneer is a fresh cheese that’s firm enough to hold its shape in curries and has a mild, milky flavor. In our Butter Paneer, we take generous cubes of paneer and often lightly pan sear them in butter until they get a faint golden crust (this adds an extra layer of flavor). Then we immerse them in our makhani gravy – the same silky blend of pureed tomatoes, butter, cream, and special spices like dried fenugreek leaves. The sauce is identical to the one in Butter Chicken: creamy, slightly sweet, and spiced so gently that it’s more about aroma than heat. The paneer cubes soak up this sauce, becoming little flavor bombs of creamy tomato goodness.

On your platter, the ButterPaneer will look as inviting as it tastes. The curry is a lovely orange-red, often garnished with a swirl of cream and maybe a sprinkle of chopped cilantro or fenugreek. The paneer cubes, which peek out from the sauce, are white and tender, now tinted by the rich gravy. When you spoon into it, the paneer cuts easily – it’s soft but holds together, the perfect sponge for that delicious sauce.

As part of the platter, you’ll have rice or naan to accompany the paneer. Many customers love mixing the paneer and sauce into the basmati rice, letting every grain become coated in that luxurious gravy. Others prefer scooping up a chunk of paneer with a tear of naan – the bread soaks up the sauce and the combo of cheese, butter, and spice on bread is simply heavenly. The side salad offers a crisp respite between bites, and the cold soda refreshes your palate from the richness.

Butter Paneer is mild in spice, making it accessible to those who might shy away from fiery curries. It’s often one of the first dishes suggested for someone new to Indian cuisine or someone who prefers gentle flavors. However, that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in taste – far from it. It’s layered with the sweetness of tomatoes, the aroma of spices like cardamom and cinnamon (in subtle measure), and the luxuriousness of butter and cream. It’s the kind of dish that feels like a treat – one bite can elicit an “mmm!” and a smile of satisfaction.

If you’re a fan of paneer, this is a must-try platter as it showcases the cheese in one of its most beloved preparations. If you’ve never had paneer, this is an excellent introduction – imagine the comfort of a grilled cheese sandwich mashed up with the sophistication of a tomato bisque, but spiced and taken to another continent. It’s decadent yet comforting. Many of our vegetarian patrons celebrate the fact that they can enjoy the same makhani gravy that meat-eaters get in Butter Chicken, but with paneer – and truth be told, a lot of our meat-eating customers order Butter Paneer too, simply because it’s that good.

In summary, the Butter Paneer platter is a bowl of joy – filling, aromatic, and utterly satisfying. It’s a testament that sometimes the simplest things (cheese, butter, tomatoes, cream) can come together to create something heavenly. Don’t hesitate to dive into this one; it tends to turn first-timers into devotees with ease. It’s aromatic, flavorful, and deeply comforting. One bite of the tender paneer drenched in that velvety sauce and you’ll understand why we hold this dish so dear.

(Go ahead, lick the spoon – we won’t judge. With a sauce this good, it’s practically mandatory!)