Lighter Paneer Butter Masala
All the flavour of restaurant-style butter masala with a fraction of the cream: cashews and kefir make it silky. Choose paneer, tofu or chicken.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Level
- Easy
Method
Farm tip: Stir the kefir in off the heat so it stays creamy and doesn’t split.

Drink pairing
Kombucha - Roselle Hibiscus - 350 ml
Hibiscus kombucha’s tartness cuts the richness.
Questions
How is this lighter than restaurant butter masala?
It uses cashews and kefir for creaminess instead of butter and cream.
Can children eat it?
Yes. Reduce the chilli powder for a mild version.