Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe (Vegetarian) + VIDEO
User Reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
615 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe (Vegetarian) + VIDEO
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Paneer Tikka Masala is a classic vegetarian Indian dish that features fresh paneer cheese in a rich, creamy and flavorful tomato sauce. Perfect to serve with rice and naan!
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Ingredients
For the Paneer and Marinade –
- 2 pounds paneer cheese cut into ¾ inch cubes
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground Kashmiri chili
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
For the Tikka Masala Sauce –
- 2 tablespoon ghee or butter
- 1 large onion diced
- 5-6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- ½ - 1 teaspoon ground Kashmiri chili
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- For the Paneer Marinade: Cut the paneer into cubes and place in a bowl or baking dish. Add the yogurt and all marinade ingredients. Gently toss to coat the paneer in the yogurt and spices. Set aside.
- For the Tikka Masala Sauce: Set a 4-6 quart saucepot (and a large nonstick skillet) on the stovetop. To the sauce pot add the ghee, diced onion, garlic and ginger. Turn the heat on medium-low and sauté for 8-10 minutes to soften.
- Add in the garam masala, salt, turmeric, and Kashmiri chili. Sauté another 2 minutes, then stir in the tomato sauce.
- Partially cover and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.
- Scoop the tomato sauce into the blender. Puree until very smooth. Then pour the puree back into the saucepot and stir in the heavy cream and ½ cup water. Turn off the heat and let the sauce rest.
- After the sauce is finished and resting, heat the skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place half the paneer cubes in the skillet. Brown the paneer on all sides. Then move the golden paneer cubes to a holding plate and repeat with the remaining paneer. (If you don’t have a nonstick skillet, make sure to add oil to the skillet so the paneer doesn’t stick.)
- Once all the paneer is cooked, reheat the tikka masala sauce. Mix the Paneer cubes into the sauce, and serve warm with a side of basmati rice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro
Notes
- Transfer cooled leftovers to a sealed container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Because of the heavy cream I do not recommend that you freeze.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.75cup
Calories
615kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
34g
(170%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
170mg
(57%)
Sodium
1072mg
(45%)
Potassium
322mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1139IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
639mg
(64%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 615 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 615kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1139IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 639mg | 64% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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