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Creamy Paneer Tikka Masala with paneer cubes and cilantro, served with basmati rice.

Paneer Tikka Masala

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 648 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 14 ounces paneer cut into cubes
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 1 can 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • Cooked basmati rice for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix together yogurt, garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, half of the minced ginger and half of the minced garlic. Add paneer cubes and coat well with the marinade. Set aside for 15 minutes.
    Mixing plain yogurt, minced ginger, garlic, and spices for Paneer Tikka Masala marinade.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated paneer and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove paneer from the pan and set aside.
    Cooking marinated paneer cubes for Paneer Tikka Masala in a black pan until golden brown.
  • In the same pan, add the remaining oil and sauté onions until they turn translucent. Add the remaining ginger and garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes.
    Sautéed chopped onions in a black skillet for cooking or recipe preparation.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Sautéed onions with tomato sauce in a black non-stick skillet.
  • Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, stirring until well combined. Add the cooked paneer to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
    Adding heavy cream to the Paneer Tikka Masala sauce.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with cooked basmati rice.
    Paneer Tikka Masala served with white rice and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 19gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 26gSodium: 1.585mgFiber: 4g
Keyword indian cuisine, paneer, paneer tikka masala, vegetarian
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