Charred Paneer Masala & Fragrant Cumin Rice Recipe

About this recipe

A rich and creamy paneer tikka masala paired with fragrant jeera rice, perfect for a satisfying vegetarian dinner.

Ingredients

• 200 g Paneer
• Pcs Epi Yogurt Mango
• 200 g Cream
• - Bay Leaf
• 25 g Ginger Garlic Paste
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli
• 100g Garam Masala
• 1 Kg Kissan Tomato Puree
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 10G Salt
• 250g Coriander
• 250g Green Chilli

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare the marinade by mixing yogurt, ginger garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala. Coat the paneer cubes in the marinade and let them sit for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet and pan-fry the marinated paneer cubes until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add tomato puree, garam masala, and salt. Cook until the oil separates.
4. Step 4: Stir in cream, green chilies, and cooked paneer cubes. Simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
5. Step 5: For the jeera rice, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pot and sauté cumin seeds, bay leaf, and cardamom pods until aromatic. Add rinsed basmati rice and 300 ml of water. Season with salt.
6. Step 6: Cover and cook the rice on low heat until fully done, about 15 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
7. Step 7: Serve the paneer tikka masala hot with jeera rice on the side.