Paneer Tikka Masala (Edit recipe)

This version of Paneera Tikka Masala taste just like restaurant-style tikka masala, but the sauce is dairy-free and uses spices like turmeric (immune boosting!), garam masala, fenugreek leaves, and more. Use grassfed paneer, chicken, jackfruit, or whatever other healthy protein you have on hand.
10 minutes
25 minutes to 30 minutes
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:643
Fat:52 g
Carbohydrates:15 g
Protein:24 g
Cholesterol:114 g
Sodium:1593 mg
Fiber:4 g
Sugars:6 g
Calculated per serving.

Serves: 4

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Ingredients

Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
  1. Add ghee to a large wok or skillet on medium heat.
  2. Add onions, grated ginger, grated garlic, and spices (turmeric, paprika, cayenne, coriander, cumin, and cardamom) and sauté for several minutes until onions are cooked down. Spices may slightly start to brown and you'll see brown bits at the bottom of your pan. Don't worry! These have lots of flavors and will be incorporated once we add the tomato paste and sauce.
  3. Add in tomato paste and make sure to start scraping off brown bits as you sauté with onions for a few minutes.
  4. Then add in tomato sauce, fenugreek leaves, and salt and really scrape all brown bits and sauté everything until tomato sauce cooks and becomes caramelized.
  5. When it's done, it should have a deep orange-red color and it should be fairly thick in consistency.
  6. At this time, add in coconut milk or cream and combine fully with tomatoes and onions. Cook for a few minutes until fully steaming.
  7. Taste and adjust spices and seasonings as needed. Add in a tbsp of coconut sugar if it's too tart, and adding more if needed. (Depending on the tomato sauce brand you use, it may taste too tart. The sugar will help balance this.)
  8. Add in chopped paneer and let it sit for 5-10 more minutes on low heat until everything is heated through and the flavors from the sauce are absorbed into the paneer.
  9. Turn off heat and garnish with cilantro! Serve immediately!

Notes

Feel free to use cooked chicken or cooked jackfruit in place of paneer, and incorporate it on the same step.

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