Move over Butter Chicken and make way for the Vegetarian, Indulgent, Drool worthy Butter Paneer!

Creamy, velvety, melt in your mouth Murgh Makhani (aka Butter Chicken) is loved by all. It’s probably a dish most people have tried out. I personally prefer a vegetarian version a LOT more. Butter Paneer or Paneer Makhani! Oh man- is it delicious. The cubed paneer melts in your mouth and it’s oh so good. I have been making this for about 14 years but it’s definitely been through many changes over time. This is the final recipe that I have been using the last 3 years or so. I came up with the healthier milk version of this in university when I was cooking for my vegetarian best friend and he eventually learned to make it too (only took a decade!). It’s the recipe that convinced Andre that vegetarian food is awesome! Out of everything I cook, it’s his favourite dish. 

Paneer Makhani

This recipe is the only one I held back from putting up on the site because it’s so dear to me and literally only 1 other person knows how to make it. But then I realised that I am (OBVIOUSLY) not someone who doesn’t share her recipes- I never have understood people who don’t share them- so here we go! I guarantee you that this will win over any guest! It’s mild, easy to make, and super indulgent. If you’re just making this for yourself, you may want to make a healthier version, so use milk instead of cream! Don’t skimp on the cream for guests though! Serve this with steamed basmati rice or naan.

Butter Paneer