Paneer Tikka Masala
Ingredients
- 500gms paneer - cubed
- 1 large red onion - finely chopped
- 250gms baby spinach leaves
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 Black cardamoms
- 4-5 cloves garlic - minced
- 4cm ish chunk ginger - minced
- 1 heaped tsp cumin seeds
- 1-2 tsp turmeric
- 1-2 tsp ground coriander powder
- 1- 2 tsp garam masala
- 140gm tin tomato purée
- 1 large handful coriander - finely chopped
- 100mls double cream or coconut cream
Preparation
Fry the red onion in the oil
Add the cinnamon stick, black cardamoms & cumin seeds
When the onions are starting to brown (I like them a little dark so they melt into the sauce) add the garlic, ginger & a chopped chilli or 2 if you like it spicy
Stir for a couple of minutes
Add your choice of protein & brown
Finally, add a 140gm tin of tomato purée, 1 pint of water, the spices & a handful of chopped coriander
Simmer for about 20 - 30 minutes until you have a thick gravy. Add a little water if the sauce seems too dry
Stir in the washed baby spinach leaves and cook for a couple of minutes to wilt them
Just before serving stir in about 100mls of double cream or coconut cream if dairy free
Top tip: soak your paneer cubes in hot water for 10 mins before using - it makes them super soft
