How to Make a High-Protein Butter Masala Gravy in 5 Minutes

Butter masala is one of India's most-loved gravies. That rich tomato base, the slight kasuri methi kick, the creamy finish that coats every spoonful. It's the gravy you order at dhabas, the one your mom makes for Sunday dinners, the one that turns paneer or chickpeas into something unforgettable.

The problem? A classic butter masala is mostly fat and carbs. And making a high-protein version from scratch takes 45 minutes, a blender, and a spice cabinet that looks like a pharmacy.

So here is a better way. SHOR's Butter Masala Protein Mix gives you the same deep flavour in five minutes flat -- with 20 grams of protein per serving and just 187 calories. No blender, no ten-ingredient list, no compromise on taste. This guide walks you through it.

What You Will Need

The beauty of this recipe is how little it asks of you.

• 1 packet SHOR Butter Masala Protein Mix
• 1 cup water (or more for a thinner gravy)
• 1 tbsp oil or ghee
• Your choice of protein: 200g paneer, 200g tofu, 1 cup boiled chickpeas, or 250g shredded chicken
• Optional: 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, fresh coriander for garnish

That is it. Five pantry ingredients, most of which you already have.

Step 1: Build Your Base (1 Minute)

Heat a pan on medium flame and add one tablespoon of oil or ghee. If you want the full dhaba experience, use ghee. If you are counting calories, go with oil. Throw in the chopped onion and ginger-garlic paste if you are using them -- they are optional but add an extra layer of flavour. Saute for about a minute until the onions turn translucent.

This step is simple but worth doing. Fresh aromatics lift the gravy from convenient to genuinely delicious.

Step 2: Mix the Protein Gravy (2 Minutes)

Open the SHOR Butter Masala Protein Mix and pour it into a bowl. Add one cup of water and whisk until smooth. No lumps, no fuss. The mix already contains the perfect balance of spices, kasuri methi, and cashew creaminess -- so you do not need to measure a thing.

This is where the 20 grams of protein comes from. SHOR sources clean plant protein that blends into the gravy seamlessly. You will not taste it. You will not see it. It just makes your meal work harder for you.

Pour this mixture into the pan with your sauteed aromatics. Stir continuously for about two minutes as it thickens into a rich, glossy gravy. You will see it go from watery to luscious right in front of you.

Step 3: Add Your Protein (1 Minute)

Now add your protein of choice. Paneer is the classic move -- it soaks up the gravy and stays soft. Tofu works beautifully for a vegan version. Chickpeas add fibre and make the meal even heartier. Shredded chicken is excellent if you are meal-prepping for the week.

Stir everything in gently, making sure each piece is coated in that orange-red gravy. Let it simmer for one minute so the flavours marry. The gravy is already fully cooked -- you just need to heat your protein through.

Step 4: Finish and Garnish (1 Minute)

Turn off the heat. Garnish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon if you have it. A sprinkle of garam masala on top never hurts, either.

And that is it. From packet to plate in five minutes. Twenty grams of protein. One hundred and eighty-seven calories. One hundred percent vegan base. No complicated steps.

Why This Works

Most high-protein meals in India fall into two camps. Either you are eating boiled chicken and broccoli like it's 2015, or you are blending protein powder into whatever you can find and hoping for the best.

SHOR's approach is different. It starts with a food you already love and makes it protein-rich without changing what makes it good. The Butter Masala Protein Mix is built around a real Indian gravy -- not a health hack disguised as one. That is why it works for college students, working professionals, gym-goers, and anyone who just wants to eat better without eating boring.

Tips for the Best Results

• For a creamier gravy: Use 3/4 cup water instead of 1 cup, or stir in a tablespoon of fresh cream at the end.
• For extra heat: Add a slit green chilli along with the aromatics.
• For meal prep: Make the gravy base in bulk and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just reheat and add fresh protein when you are ready to eat.
• For a thinner curry: Add another 1/4 cup water and simmer for an extra minute.
• Pair it with: Roti, paratha, steamed rice, or even as a dip for your favourite flatbread.

The Bottom Line

You do not need to spend an hour in the kitchen to eat a high-protein Indian meal. SHOR's Butter Masala Protein Mix proves that. Five minutes, one pan, 20 grams of protein, and the same buttery, rich flavour you grew up eating.

Try it once, and you will wonder why you ever made gravy any other way.