🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Paneer Lababdar

Name: Paneer Lababdar
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 3 tbsp Butter; 400 g Tomato Puree; to taste Salt; 250 g, cubed Paneer; 2, finely chopped Onion; 3, pureed Tomato; 1 Green Chili; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/4 cup Cashews; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

Paneer lababdar, half-puree half-cube texture game stronger than tikka masala. Soft paneer, rich masala — the vegetarian crown jewel. Serve with naan, paratha or jeera rice.

Prep 16 min Cook 21 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Butter3 tbsp
Tomato Puree400 g
Saltto taste
Paneer250 g, cubed
Onion2, finely chopped
Tomato3, pureed
Green Chili1
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Cashews1/4 cup
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Heavy Cream2 tbsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Cube the paneer and keep it in warm water while the masala builds — this keeps it tender.
2
Soften the onions slowly — paneer gravies reward gentle beginnings.
3
Add tomato and the ground spices; cook till the masala thickens and the oil separates at the edges.
4
Add the tomato puree if using, then the drained paneer; fold gently — paneer breaks if bullied.
5
Rest off the heat, finish with the butter, and serve while it's glossy.

Chef's tip

A final squeeze of lemon or lime right before serving wakes up every other flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Paneer Lababdar Recipe | Restaurant style | होटल जैसा पनीर लबाबदार | Chef Sanjyot Keer · on YouTube