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Paneer Pea Tomato Curry

Golden paneer cubes and sweet peas simmer in a ginger-tomato sauce. Garam masala adds a fragrant finish to this vegetarian curry.

By Vegetarian Recipes Kitchen · Updated

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Paneer Pea Tomato Curry, ready to serve
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
25 minutes
Total
40 minutes
Serves
4

Gather your ingredients

Everything you need.

Allergen notes

  • Contains milk. Check dairy and cheese product labels.

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Let's cook

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  1. Heat half the oil in a skillet and brown paneer for 4 minutes; transfer to a plate.

  2. Add remaining oil and soften onion for 6 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, cumin and turmeric for 1 minute.

    Paneer Pea Tomato Curry: Add remaining oil and soften onion for 6 minutes
  3. Add tomatoes, water and salt and simmer for 10 minutes.

    Paneer Pea Tomato Curry: Add tomatoes, water and salt and simmer for 10 minutes
  4. Add paneer, peas and garam masala and simmer for 5 minutes until peas are tender.

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A little kitchen know-how

  • Brown paneer briefly so it stays soft inside.

Make it yours & keep it well

Replace paneer with firm tofu for a vegan curry.

Storage: Refrigerate for 3 days; reheat gently until steaming.

Estimated nutrition per serving

390 kcal

Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.

Good things to know

How should I store leftovers?

Refrigerate for 3 days; reheat gently until steaming.

How can I make this vegan?

Replace paneer with firm tofu for a vegan curry.

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