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Paneer Pasanda

Creamy, mildly spiced paneer curry with coconut and yogurt. A restaurant-quality dish that comes together in one pan in under 30 minutes.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
16g
Paneer Pasanda
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Ingredients

  • 14 oz paneer, cubed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • ¾ cup yogurt (plain, full-fat)
  • ¾ cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1.5 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, ~1 minute.

  2. 2

    Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, ~6 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in tomato paste and garam masala until fragrant, ~30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Whisk together yogurt and coconut milk in a small bowl until smooth.

  5. 5

    Pour yogurt mixture into the skillet and stir to combine with the spiced onion base.

  6. 6

    Add paneer cubes and gently stir to coat in sauce.

  7. 7

    Simmer uncovered over low heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring gently once halfway through.

  8. 8

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sauce should coat a spoon.

  9. 9

    Serve over rice or with naan bread.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (10–12 inch)
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • wooden spoon

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