Basic Indian Curry with Paneer Recipe
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Basic Indian Curry with Paneer

By: MELLY28 
"A wonderful Indian curry dish that is easy and quick to make. Using the base recipe, you can make several variations of this delicious comfort food. Garnish with cilantro and serve over Indian curry rice. If the paneer cheese can't be found, potatoes or chicken can be used."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 serrano peppers, finely chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 8 ounces paneer, cubed
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
  • whipping cream or half-and-half to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Saute onions until lightly browned. Stir in garlic and ginger, and continue cooking for 1 minute more. Turn heat to low, add serrano peppers, and cook for an additional minute. Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and turmeric; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Pour in tomato puree and ketchup; thin with water to desired consistency. Stir in the paneer and peas; cook to soften peas, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cream, and increase heat to medium-high. Allow the curry to come to a rolling boil, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 433 | Total Fat: 28.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2008 by Kirthana   view full review
As an Indian who recently moved into my own apartment and realized I don't know how to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2006 by LLANKOWSKI   view full review
Very good curry recipe. I made it without the serrano peppers (my husband likes his Indian...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2010 by Padawan60   view full review
A good, solid recipe that's easily adaptable to whatever veggies you happen to have on hand. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2008 by Caroline C   view full review
I love peas, love paneer, love Indian food. This was perfect. The spices took some playing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2010 by Amber   view full review
Very good as written. My variation is to add some cubed potatoes in addition to the peas, skip...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by darmstro67   view full review
This was the favorite when I made a couple of different dishes. I made the paneer with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2010 by SusanBeeTX Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was very good. My husband is Indian and he really liked it. I don't know what "tomato...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2011 by Jessica G   view full review
Easy and yummy. I skipped the peppers so it wasn't spicy for the kids.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2011 by wires   view full review
Too many peas!!! Seriously, cut the peas in half and add more paneer or Tofu.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2011 by MissBee   view full review
I made this with quite a few modifications: - No serrano peppers - No cream - No measured...

 

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