CLASSIC PANEER TIKKA MASALA

Made with Paneer, a fresh Indian pressed cheese, this is a vegetarian version of the famous Chicken Tikka Masala. Incredibly easy to make, packed with the goodness of paneer and sumptuousness of Masala Mama’s Tikka Masala sauce. It’s a total winner! 

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 jar Masala Mama Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce
2 tablespoons oil
1 lb. or 14 oz. Paneer, cubed
¼ teaspoon red pepper flake (optional, for additional heat)
¼ - ½ cup cream or coconut milk (more for a creamier sauce)
Cilantro for garnish
Salt to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat. Add paneer and sear until lightly brown on the sides, approximately 3-5 minutes.

2. Add Masala Mama Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce*, red pepper flakes, and cream/coconut milk and simmer uncovered over medium-low heat until the Paneer is heated through and tender, about 5 minutes. The sauce should have the consistency of split pea soup. If too thick add some stock or water.

3. Adjust salt to taste, garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or Naan**. Here’s a recipe for Mama’s Perfect Basmati Rice. 

*Use 2 tablespoons of stock or water to rinse out any remaining sauce in the jar and add.

**I love heating naan on a cast iron skillet or directly on the flame till it get a few brown spots and topping it with some butter.