Keto Paneer Makhani
Indulge in the creamy, low-carb goodness of Keto Paneer Makhani, a flavorful twist on the traditional Indian classic, designed to fit perfectly into your ketogenic lifestyle. This rich, velvety dish combines soft paneer cubes with a luscious tomato-cashew butter gravy, enhanced by aromatic spices like garam masala and fenugreek leaves. The use of heavy cream and butter ensures the dish is keto-friendly, while cumin seeds and ginger-garlic paste infuse it with authentic depth. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, this recipe makes for a satisfying main course that pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice or a fresh green salad. Perfect for meal prepping or impressing guests, Keto Paneer Makhani brings the best of Indian cuisine to your low-carb table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Paneer
- 50 grams Butter
- 100 ml Heavy Cream
- 200 grams Tomato Puree
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 2 tablespoons Cashew Butter
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Leaves (Kasuri Methi)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
- 100 ml Water
Instructions
Cut paneer into cubes of approximately 1 inch.
Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds. Cook for about 30 seconds until they start to splutter.
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for about a minute until the raw smell disappears.
Pour in the tomato puree, and let it cook for about 5–7 minutes until the oil begins to separate from the paste.
Add garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt to the pan, stirring well to combine.
Stir in the cashew butter and mix well to create a thick gravy base.
Add the water to the mixture and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Add paneer cubes, stirring gently so they are coated with the sauce, and cook for another 3–5 minutes.
Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle fenugreek leaves over the top, allowing the dish to cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.9 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 621 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
