Paneer Masala
Paneer masala is a creamy, aromatic Indian curry featuring tender cubes of paneer simmered in a spiced tomato gravy, perfect with rice or naan.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
paneer (cubed)
400 g
tomato (pureed)
400 g
onion (finely chopped)
200 g
garlic (minced)
4 cloves
ginger (minced)
15 g
heavy cream (room temperature)
100 ml
butter (melted)
30 g
olive oil (neutral)
30 ml
garam masala (ground)
10 g
turmeric (ground)
5 g
cumin (ground)
5 g
chili powder (ground)
5 g
salt (fine)
8 g
fresh coriander (chopped)
15 g
Instructions
Prepare the base
Heat oil and butter in a pan, then sauté onions until golden.
Add aromatics
Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant.
Add spices
Stir in turmeric, cumin, chili powder and salt.
Cook tomato sauce
Add tomato puree and simmer until oil separates.
Add cream and paneer
Pour in cream, add garam masala, then gently stir in paneer cubes.
Finish and serve
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
Original recipe
Storage
Reheat gently to avoid separating the cream sauce
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