Paneer Tikka Masala
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Some evenings call for a curry that feels generous without asking too much of you. Here, cubes of paneer catch a little colour in the pan before slipping into a softly spiced tomato sauce enriched with coconut milk. It is rich enough to feel cosy, yet bright enough to keep the whole dish lively.
Ingredients
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Choose a product for chopped tomatoes - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for garam masala - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for coconut milk (tin) - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for ground turmeric - we add the cheapest by default.
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Local shop300g paneer, cut into cubes
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Local shop1 large onion, finely sliced
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Local shop3 cloves garlic, crushed
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Local shopthumb-sized piece ginger, grated
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Local shop1 small handful fresh coriander, chopped
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Local shopto taste salt and black pepper
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Method
Serves 4 · about 45 minutes from start to finish.
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Dry-fry the paneer for 4-5 minutes, turning until lightly golden on most sides, then lift onto a plate.
Add a splash of water to the pan if needed, then cook the onion with a pinch of salt for 6-8 minutes until soft and starting to colour.
Stir in the garlic, ginger, garam masala and turmeric and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and loses its raw edge.
Stir in the coconut milk and return the paneer to the pan. Simmer gently for 5 minutes so the cubes warm through and the sauce turns silky.
Season to taste, scatter over the fresh coriander and serve straight away.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
If you have time, brown the paneer well - those caramelised edges help it stay distinct in the sauce rather than softening away.
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Nutrition figures are estimates per serving and will vary with brands and portion sizes. Ingredient prices and availability are indicative and confirmed at the secure Shopify checkout. Blood-Sugar-Friendly describes a lower-sugar, lower-refined-carbohydrate way of cooking. It is a food style, not medical advice - please speak to a qualified professional about your own diet. Diet labels such as Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free describe the recipe as written from the ingredients listed - always check the labels on the specific products you buy.