
Paneer Tikka Masala
Prep time: 45 minServes: 4
Pairs with
The tikka masala's creamy spice and the paneer's mildness enjoy an off-dry white with aromatic fruit — Gewürztraminer or Viognier.
Ingredients
- 400 g paneer, cut into 2 cm pieces
- 200 g yoghurt
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- Masala:
- 2 yellow onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 cm ginger, grated
- 400 g crushed tomatoes
- 200 ml cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp dried fenugreek (kasoori methi)
- Salt
- Coriander
Method
- 1Toss paneer with yoghurt, garam masala, turmeric and chilli. Marinate 20 minutes. Grill or pan-fry until golden.
- 2Sauté onion in butter for 8 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, cumin and coriander. Add tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3Blend until semi-smooth. Add cream and fenugreek. Add paneer and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4Top with coriander. Serve with naan and rice.
