Turmeric Paneer in Cream Sauce
Golden paneer cubes simmered in a silky turmeric-cream sauce, finished with kasuri methi for an aromatic finish. Ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 8 oz paneer, cubed
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ medium yellow onion, minced
- 1.5 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- ½ tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wide skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add minced onion and cook, stirring, until soft and just beginning to turn golden, 4 minutes.
- 3
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and turmeric powder, cooking until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
- 4
Pour in cream and add 0.25 cup water. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Gently fold in paneer cubes and simmer for 6 minutes until sauce thickens and paneer absorbs flavors.
- 6
Crush kasuri methi between your fingers over the pan and stir once. Serve hot over rice or with naan.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid or cover
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
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