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Paneer tikka masala

Name: Paneer tikka masala
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: South Asia

with poppadoms and coriander raita

Ready in around 25 mins

RECIPE FACT:

Paneer is often made at home in India by curdling milk with lemon juice or vinegar. Curds are then drained and pressed to remove moisture into a firm block.

Nutritional Info:

Energy: 3,627kJ (867kcal)
Protein: 39g
Carbohydate: 80g
Sugars: 18g
Fat, total:43g
Saturated:23g
Sodium:1,249mg
Contains:Cashews, Milk

Serving Amount:

Serves 4 people

Cooking Instructions:

1. TO PREPARE THE VEGETABLES AND PANEER:
Peel and finely slice the red onions. Cut the paneer into 2 cm cubes.
2. TO COOK THE POPPADOMS:
Stove top option (preferred): Place a non-stick frying pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once the pan is hot, cook the poppadoms one at a time for about 10-15 seconds on each side. They will crisp up as they cool. Microwave option: Place the poppadoms in the microwave one at a time and cook on high for 30-40 secs, turning over halfway through the cooking time.
3. TO COOK THE PANEER TIKKA MASALA:
Place a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the red onion and cook for 2-3 mins, stirring occasionally to create a char. Add the paneer and cook for 2-3 mins, turning often to brown. Pour in the tikka masala sauce then add the peas and baby spinach. Season with salt, stir to combine and cook for 2-3 mins until the spinach has wilted.
4. TO COOK THE RICE:
Microwave option (preferred): Open the bag of steamed basmati rice, breaking up any clumps by squeezing the bag gently then add to a microwave safe bowl, cover and cook on high (750W) for 2-3 mins. Pan method: Open the bag of steamed rice, breaking up any clumps by squeezing the bag gently. Place a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the rice and cook for 2-3 mins until hot.
TO SERVE:
Spoon the basmati rice into bowls and top with the paneer tikka masala. Dollop over coriander raita and sprinkle with Kashmiri cashew crunch. Serve poppadoms on the side.