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Creamy Cashew Indian Butter Paneer...with Fried Paneer!
But this recipe isn't for homemade paneer. Nope. Today I am telling all about how I fried the paneer in a skillet, made it crispy and then tossed it in a creamy cashew Indian butter sauce. I know, I know. The Indian food lovers are going insane right now.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Tieghan Gerard📖 halfbakedharvest
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●blender
- ●food processor
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or ghee). Once hot, add the cubed paneer in batches and cook about ⏱️ 2 minutes per side or until crisp. Remove from the heat and drain on paper towels. Repeat with any remaining paneer. Reserve the skillet and set the paneer aside.*
2
To a food processor or high powered blender, add the cashews and coconut milk. Blend on high until completely smooth and silky, about ⏱️ 3-4 minutes. Add the tomato paste, yogurt and 1/2 cup water. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
coconut milk (lite or regular)1 (14 ounce) cantomato paste (can)1 (6 ounce)
3
To the same skillet you fried the paneer, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the onion, garlic and ginger, cook about ⏱️ 5-8 minutes or until the onion is soft and lightly caramelized. Add the curry powder, thai red curry paste, garam masala, turmeric, cayenne and salt. Cook one minute and then stir in the cashew/coconut mixture. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil and if it seems too thick for your liking, stir in water or coconut milk to thin. Once the sauce is at your desired consistency, stir in the crispy paneer and saffron if using. Add the broccoli and cook until warmed through and the sauce thickened slightly, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve over a bed of hot rice sprinkled with chopped cilantro. And don't forget the naan for dipping!
garlic (minced or grated)2 clovesfresh ginger (grated)1 tablespooncoconut milk (lite or regular)1 (14 ounce) cansaffron (optional)1 teaspoonchopped cilantro (for topping)fresh naan (for serving)
Nutrition Facts
calories
700 kcal
fat Content
22 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
121 mg
protein Content
9 g
cholesterol Content
38 mg
carbohydrate Content
11 g
saturated Fat Content
10 g
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