Creamy Vegetarian Paneer Tikka Masala

Name: Creamy Vegetarian Paneer Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 300 g paneer, cubed; 1 cup tomato puree; 1/2 cup heavy cream (or cashew cream for vegan); 1 EL ginger-garlic paste; 1 TL garam masala; 1/2 TL Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

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Savor the rich, aromatic flavors of India with this vegetarian take on a classic: Creamy Paneer Tikka Masala. Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cubes are marinated and lightly charred before being immersed in a luxurious, signature orange-red sauce. The gravy is made from a blend of tomatoes, cream, and a fragrant mix of spices like cumin, ginger, and turmeric, with a crucial addition of fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi). This dish is satisfyingly rich and full of complex flavor, yet it’s entirely meatless. It is a fantastic vegetarian alternative to Chicken Tikka Masala and a perfect accompaniment to warm naan bread or fluffy basmati rice.

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A bowl of bright orange-red curry with white cubes of paneer, garnished with cream and cilantro

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time30 min

Servings4 Servings

Equipment

SkilletPot

Ingredients

Instructions

1
Lightly pan-fry the paneer cubes in a little oil until golden brown on all sides. Set aside.
2
In a pot, sauté onion until soft. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
3
Stir in the tomato puree and all the spices (garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, salt). Cook for 5 minutes until the oil begins to separate.
4
Stir in the cream (or cashew cream) and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a simmer.
5
Add the fried paneer cubes and the crushed Kasuri Methi. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Serve hot with rice or naan.

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Leckere Rezepte

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