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Paneer Tikka Masala

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

  1. 1Toss paneer with yoghurt, garam masala, turmeric and chilli. Marinate 20 minutes. Grill or pan-fry until golden.
  2. 2Sauté onion in butter for 8 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, cumin and coriander. Add tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. 3Blend until semi-smooth. Add cream and fenugreek. Add paneer and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. 4Top with coriander. Serve with naan and rice.