Paneer Tikka Masala

Paneer tikka masala is an Indian dish of marinated paneer cheese served in a spiced gravy. It is a vegetarian alternative to chicken tikka masala.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ pound paneer, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 onions, finely chopped
• ½ green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeno peppers, chopped
• ½ tablespoon ground cashews
• ½ teaspoon garlic paste
• ½ teaspoon ginger paste
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• ½ (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon half-and-half
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps

1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir paneer until golden, about 5 minutes. Add onions, green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, cashews, garlic paste, ginger paste, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, and garam masala to paneer; cook and stir until fragrant and evenly coated, about 1 minute.
2. Mix tomato sauce, half-and-half, and salt into paneer mixture; simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes.
3. Serve into 3 and enjoy!