Paneer Tikka Masala

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

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 pound paneer, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 medium jalapeño peppers, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cashews
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 pint half-and-half
• teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add paneer cubes; cook and stir until golden, about 5 minutes.
3. Add onions, bell pepper, jalapeños, ground cashews, garlic paste, ginger paste, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, and garam masala; cook and stir until well combined and fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Mix tomato sauce, half-and-half, and salt into paneer mixture; simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes.