Karai Paneer (Paneer with Tomato Sauce)
Servings
4Serving size
about 1 1/2 cupsThis 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
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 Tbsp. 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
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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Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Recipe Notes
I had this dish in Greenwich, England at a great curry house called Mogul (it’s not hard to find a good Indian restaurant in England). 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.