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Karai Paneer (Paneer with Tomato Sauce)

Servings

4

Serving size

about 1 1/2 cups
COOKING TIME
120 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers. Serve with Jasmine Rice or Jasmine Rice – Low Sodium Version or Brown Rice.

Serve with Brown Rice or Jasmine Rice

Karai Paneer (Paneer with Tomato Sauce)

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. Olive oil
1/2 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. Ground cloves
1/4 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tsp. Garam masala
1/2 tsp. Paprika
2 5 slices (1 inch dia) Ginger root, raw (minced)
2 clove Garlic, raw (minced)
1 large White onions (finely diced)
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 15-ounce can No salt added diced tomatoes
2 cup Water
8 ounce Paneer (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
1/2 cup Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw

Instructions

Place the olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium high heat.

Add the cinnamon, cloves, red pepper flakes, garam masala, and paprika.

Cook for 2 minutes. Stir continuously.

Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir continuously.

Add the diced onion and cook for 4 minutes. Stir frequently.

Add the salt, tomatoes, and water.

Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 90 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Add the paneer, stir, and cook for 5 minutes.

Add the cilantro leaves, stir, and serve.

Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.

Brown Rice

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…

Jasmine Rice

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

The dish is a great combination of spice, heat, and umami flavor, and the paneer brings it all together with its creamy flavor.

This recipe is a milder version – think of it as the “one pepper” rating that you see on a menu. Add another 1/4 teaspoon for the two pepper spiciness and more if you like your meals even hotter.

"So often these days eating Indian food passes for spirituality."

Dan Bern, Songwriter