Paneer Masala
Sunny Gecko

Paneer Masala

32Min
4Servings
420Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianGluten freeKid friendlyvegetariangluten_free
#vegetarian#paneer#curry#indian

Equipment

frying pan
stove
spatula
blender
serving plate

Ingredients

Main ingredients

paneer (cubed)

400 g

onion (chopped)

2 pcs

tomato (chopped)

3 pcs

garlic (minced)

4 cloves

ginger (minced)

15 g

green chili (slit)

2 pcs

butter

30 g

cream

100 ml

cashew

15 g

spices

30 g

salt

5 g

fresh coriander (chopped)

10 g

Instructions

1

Prepare the base

Heat butter in a pan, add onions and sauté until golden brown.

8 minMedium heattimer 8 min
2

Add aromatics

Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies; cook until fragrant.

3 minMedium heattimer 3 min
3

Cook tomatoes and spices

Add tomatoes, salt, and all spices; cook until oil separates.

10 minMedium heattimer 10 min
4

Blend the sauce

Cool slightly, blend into a smooth paste with cashews and water if needed.

3 min
5

Simmer with cream

Return sauce to pan, add cream, and simmer gently for 5 minutes.

5 minLow heattimer 5 min
6

Add paneer

Gently fold in paneer cubes and cook for 2 minutes.

2 minLow heattimer 2 min
7

Garnish and serve

Sprinkle with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or naan.

1 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Microwave 1-2 minutes or stovetop on low heat

Best served fresh; cream may separate upon reheating

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