Paneer Tikka Masala 🧀

Name: Paneer Tikka Masala
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
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

Soft paneer cubes in a silky tomato cream sauce, creamy and deeply satisfying, India's ultimate vegetarian showstopper.

45 min · Comfortable · 380 cal · 28g protein · $4.20/serving · Indian

Vegetarian Comfort Food High-Protein

45minutes

4servings

380calories

28gprotein

$4.20per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

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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Instructions

1
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.
2
In same skillet, heat remaining oil. Sauté diced onion until golden, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute.
3
Stir in garam masala, paprika, and cayenne, cook 1 minute until fragrant. Add canned tomatoes with juices.
4
Simmer for 10-12 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon as they cook.
5
Stir in heavy cream and salt. Add paneer cubes back to skillet. Simmer 5 more minutes until heated through and sauce coats paneer.
6
Serve hot over basmati rice with a dollop of yogurt and fresh cilantro.