No Onion No Garlic Paneer Butter Masala 🍲✨

 


Paneer Butter Masala is one of the most loved Indian dishes, famous for its rich, creamy, and mildly spiced tomato-based gravy. Traditionally, this dish uses onion and garlic, but today we’ll make a Satvik version – without onion and garlic – that’s equally flavorful, wholesome, and perfect for festive meals, fasting days, or everyday cooking.

🌱 Why No Onion & Garlic?

In satvik cooking, onion and garlic are avoided to promote purity, balance, and calmness of mind. This version of Paneer Butter Masala is made without them, but trust me—it doesn’t compromise on taste. The secret lies in using ripe tomatoes, cashews, butter, cream, and aromatic spices to create that velvety smooth gravy we all love.

🧾 Ingredients

For the gravy:

  • 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped

  • 8–10 cashews, soaked in warm water

  • 1–2 green chilies (optional, for heat)

  • 1-inch ginger piece, chopped

  • 1 tbsp butter

For the curry:

  • 200–250 g paneer, cubed

  • 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp oil

  • 1 small bay leaf

  • 1–2 cardamom pods

  • ½ inch cinnamon stick

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (for color)

  • ½ tsp turmeric powder

  • 1 tsp coriander powder

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • ½ tsp sugar (balances the tang)

  • 3–4 tbsp fresh cream

  • Salt to taste

  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

🥘 Method

  1. Prepare the tomato-cashew paste

    • In a pan, add chopped tomatoes, cashews, green chili, and ginger.

    • Cook for 5–7 minutes until tomatoes turn soft.

    • Cool and blend into a smooth paste (strain if needed for silkier texture).

  2. Cook the gravy

    • Heat butter and oil in a pan.

    • Add cumin, bay leaf, cardamom, and cinnamon—sauté until aromatic.

    • Stir in the tomato-cashew paste and cook for 6–8 minutes until it thickens and leaves oil at the sides.

    • Add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.

  3. Finish the curry

    • Add ½ to 1 cup water (depending on desired consistency).

    • Stir in paneer cubes gently and simmer for 3–4 minutes.

    • Add sugar, garam masala, and cream. Mix and cook for 1–2 minutes.

  4. Garnish & serve

    • Garnish with fresh coriander and an extra swirl of cream.

    • Serve hot with naan, roti, or jeera rice.

🍴 Serving Suggestions

  • Perfect for festival meals or family dinners.

  • Pair with butter naan, roti, or parathas.

  • For a complete satvik thali, serve alongside jeera rice, dal, salad, and a sweet dish.

🌿 Why You’ll Love This Satvik Paneer Butter Masala

✔️ Creamy, rich, and indulgent without onion & garlic
✔️ Satvik-friendly for fasting, pooja, or festive cooking
✔️ Easy to make with pantry staples
✔️ Restaurant-style flavor at home

🙏 Try this recipe and let your family experience how delicious satvik cooking can be. No Onion No Garlic Paneer Butter Masala proves that purity and flavor can go hand in hand!

✨ Coming up next: Satvik Aloo Jeera and Satvik Chole Masala!


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