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Paneer Masala

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: paneer, paneer koorma, paneer masala
Servings: 5
Author: Anaga

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp whole cumin
  • 1 tsp whole coriander
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 inch piece ginger minced/grated
  • 2 tsp sriracha 
1/3 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup water + 1.5 cups water
  • 1.5 cups paneer cubed
  • 1 cup cauliflower cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 3 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp kasuri methi crushed

Instructions

  • Add one tbsp butter and 2 tbsp olive oil to a heavy bottomed pot.
  • Sauté cubed paneer until golden, then use a slotted spoon to remove and set aside.
  • Add a little more oil (approximately 1 tbsp) and add the cumin, coriander, and onions.
  • After 5 min, add the garlic, ginger, sriracha, raw cashews, cilantro, tomatoes, and salt.
  • Sauté until reduced and cooked through.
  • Transfer onion/tomato mixture to a blender and blend on high until smooth.
  • Return blender mixture (masala) to the pot, along with 1.5-2 cups water.
  • Add garam masala and mix well.
  • Taste and add a little more salt if needed.
  • Add your chopped vegetables and paneer.
  • Mix well to combine and let simmer for 20 min, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the crushed kasuri methi and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve over rice or with chapathi/roti/naan!