Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.25 cup

butter

melted

1 pound

paneer

cubed

2 unit

onion

finely chopped

1 unit

green bell pepper

chopped

2 unit

jalapeno pepper

chopped

1 tbsp

ground cashews

1 tsp

garlic paste

1 tsp

ginger paste

1 tsp

cayenne pepper

1 tsp

ground cumin

1 tsp

ground coriander

1 tsp

garam masala

16 unit

tomato sauce

1 pint

half-and-half

1 tsp

salt

to taste

Step 1
~7 min

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 2
~7 min

Cook and stir paneer until golden, about 5 minutes.

Step 3
~7 min

Add onions, green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, cashews, garlic paste, ginger paste, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, and garam masala to paneer.

Step 4
~7 min

Cook and stir until fragrant and evenly coated, about 1 minute.

Step 5
~7 min

Mix tomato sauce, half-and-half, and salt into paneer mixture.

Step 6
~7 min

Simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the paneer for at least 30 minutes for extra flavor.

Garnish with fresh cilantro or coriander leaves.

Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your desired level of spiciness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with naan bread or rice.

Serve with a side of raita.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Naan bread
Basmati rice
Raita

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

Popular dish in Indian cuisine, often served at celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi
Weddings

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Weeknight Dinner
Celebration

Popularity Score

70/100

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