Paneer Tikka Masala

• 12 oz paneer
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 3 clove garlic
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the paneer into cubes and toss with yogurt and half the garam masala, then sear in a hot pan until golden and set aside.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in the same pan and saute the finely diced onion until soft and golden, about 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the grated ginger, minced garlic, remaining garam masala, and turmeric, cooking for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 12 minutes until thickened and deepened in color.

5. 5

   Blend the sauce smooth if desired, then stir in the cream and return the seared paneer.

6. 6

   Simmer gently for 5 minutes so the paneer soaks up the sauce, seasoning with salt to taste.

7. 7

   Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with rice or naan.