Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer is a great way to make classic Indian dishes into delicious vegetarian options. This recipe takes the meat out of tikka masala, while keeping the delicious flavour and satisfying tang!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- This is an affiliate link.Cast iron casserole dish
Ingredients
- 250g / 9oz paneer
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tsp This is an affiliate link.tikka masala paste
- 1-2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 cloves garlic
- 125ml / 1/2 cup This is an affiliate link.tikka masala paste
- 400ml / 14oz chopped tomatoes
- 125ml / 1/2 cup double cream/heavy cream
- 3 tsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Mix yogurt and paste and marinate cubed paneer in it for 20 minutes. Brown over medium heat till golden, remove to a plate.
- Add oil to a pan and heat, then add chopped onion and cook for 7-10 minutes. Then add garlic and ginger paste and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Then add the curry paste and heat it through, then add ¼ cup/125ml water and chopped tomatoes, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and return paneer to the pan and cook for 20 minutes covered with a lid. Then pour in the double/heavy cream, brown sugar and add chopped cilantro/coriander before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 2811mg | Potassium: 3746mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 6017IU | Vitamin C: 186mg | Calcium: 688mg | Iron: 20mg