Paneer Tikka Masala

Name: Paneer Tikka Masala
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 14 ounces paneer (see note 1); 6 tablespoons plain whole milk yogurt (see note 2); 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 2 cloves of garlic, grated; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 tablespoons safflower or canola oil; 2 tablespoons safflower or canola oil; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup sliced); 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 2 teaspoons grated ginger; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 to matoes, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups chopped, see note 3); 2 teaspoons sugar; 3/4 cup water, can substitute with broth; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (see note 4); cooked basmati rice; cilantro (optional); red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:40min

Pan fry pieces of paneer until golden brown and then bathe them in a rich tomato sauce. The paneer tikka masala is so good that you’ll want to lick the bowl!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:41:31 GMT