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Paneer Makhani

This tasty paneer Makhani is made with tomatoes, cream, cashews and spices. Quick to make and thoroughly delicious. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3 approx
Calories: 386 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups tomatoes 400g, approx 4 tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup raw unsalted cashews 35g
  • 1 clove garlic large, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger approx 1in/2.5cm piece, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 green chili roughly chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter 10g
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoon heavy cream (double cream)
  • 8 oz paneer 225g, cut in to cubes
  • 1 handful cilantro coriander, roughly chopped

Instructions

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  1. Puree together the tomatoes, cashews, ginger, garlic and chili if using until there are no large pieces.
  2. Melt the butter in a pan. Add the cumin seeds and cook for a minute before adding the coriander and turmeric. Stir and cook a minute more.
  3. Add the tomato mixture and the sugar. Cook, stirring now and then, for around 15-20 minutes until it reduces down slightly and you see the butter bubbling through the tomatoes.
  4. Add the cream and paneer, stir and reduce to a simmer and cook another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cilantro (or put over the top for decoration and to allow people to do themselves) and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 386kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 116mg (5%) Potassium 377mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1390IU (28%) Vitamin C 20.6mg (23%) Calcium 392mg (39%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3approx

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386

% Daily Value*

Calories 386kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 116mg 5%
Potassium 377mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1390IU 28%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 23%
Calcium 392mg 39%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.