Paneer Tikka Masala
Dinner · Indian
Soft paneer cubes in a silky tomato cream sauce, creamy and deeply satisfying, India's ultimate vegetarian showstopper.
Recipe code X44SHR · enter it in Anychef
Ingredients
- 1 lb paneer cheese
- 1.5 cups canned tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp cayenne
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
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Save this recipeInstructions
- Step 1 of 6
Cut paneer into 1-inch cubes. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry paneer cubes 2 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
- Step 2 of 6
In same skillet, heat remaining oil. Sauté diced onion until golden, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute.
- Step 3 of 6
Stir in garam masala, paprika, and cayenne, cook 1 minute until fragrant. Add canned tomatoes with juices.
- Step 4 of 6
Simmer for 10-12 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon as they cook.
- Step 5 of 6
Stir in heavy cream and salt. Add paneer cubes back to skillet. Simmer 5 more minutes until heated through and sauce coats paneer.
- Step 6 of 6
Serve hot over basmati rice with a dollop of yogurt and fresh cilantro.
