Spicy Paneer Tikka Masala
- 3 Tablespoons Nonfat Plain Yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Grated Ginger, Divided
- 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 12 ounces, weight Paneer Cheese, Cut Into 1-inch Cubes
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 cups Red Onion, Finely Chopped
- 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder
- 4 cloves Garlic, Divided (3 Cloves Finely Minced, 1 Clove Grated)
- 1 whole Green Chili, Finely Minced
- 3 whole Roma Tomatoes, Pureed
- 1- 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Tandoori Masala
- 1/2 cans (14.5 Oz. Can) Crushed Tomatoes
- 3 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 1/2 teaspoons Cilantro, Chopped, Plus Extra For Garnish
- For the marinade:
- Combine the yogurt, coriander powder, half the grated ginger and the salt in a bowl with the paneer.
- Stir, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Making the curry:
- Heat some olive oil in a large deep skillet.
- Add the paneer pieces, one at a time, and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Once all the paneer is cooked, transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the onion for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Then add the turmeric powder (adds a bright yellow color) and cook for a few seconds.
- Add the 3 cloves of minced garlic and the green chili and cook for a minute.
- Next add the tomato puree, the remaining grated ginger and grate the remaining clove of garlic directly over the puree.
- Cook until slightly thickened.
- Add the garam masala, chili powder and the tandoori masala.
- Add the crushed tomatoes.
- You may need to add more garam masala or salt since the canned tomatoes tends to be bland.
- Add in the cream, stir, cover and let it simmer for 1012 minutes.
- Add the paneer cubes back in, carefully, stir and let the whole thing simmer another 58 minutes until thick.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
- Best served with rice or naan.
- Makes 6 servings.
yogurt, coriander powder, ginger, salt, cheese, olive oil, red onion, turmeric, garlic, green chili, tomatoes, garam masala, chili powder, tandoori masala, tomatoes, heavy cream, cilantro
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/spicy-paneer-tikka-masala/ (may not work)