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Paneer Tikka Masala

35 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$15.00680 cal · 26g protein

Ingredients

  • paneer14 oz
  • crushed tomatoes1 can
  • heavy cream½ cup
  • onion1 count
  • garlic4 cloves
  • fresh ginger1 tbsp
  • garam masala2 tsp
  • tikka masala spice1 tbsp
  • butter2 tbsp
  • basmati rice1½ cups
  • frozen peas1 cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the basmati rice. Cut the paneer into cubes.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high and brown the paneer 4-5 minutes, turning; set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook the diced onion in the same pan 6 minutes, then add garlic, ginger, garam masala and tikka spice for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add the tomatoes and 1 tsp salt and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the cream, peas and paneer and simmer 3 more minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve over rice. Mild and creamy enough that most kids dig in.

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