Paneer Butter Masala is one of India’s most loved vegetarian dishes—an indulgent, mildly spiced curry that combines the richness of cream and butter with soft cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese).

Rebecca Flint Marx is the former editor of Eater at Home. Her areas of expertise include home cooking and popular culture. Published in 1980, Julie Sahni’s Classic Indian Cooking was responsible for ...

Cook paneer and peas in a rich, spiced sauce for an easy weeknight dinner. Matar paneer is a creamy, spiced dish popular in homes and restaurants across India. Made with a spiced tomato-and-onion ...