Basic Indian Curry with Paneer
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Basic Indian Curry with Paneer

1. Olive oil - ¼ cup
2. Yellow onion, chopped - 1 large
3. Minced garlic - 1 teaspoon
4. Minced fresh ginger root - 1 teaspoon
5. Serrano peppers, minced, or to taste - 2
6. Red chile powder - ¾ teaspoon
7. Ground cumin - ¾ teaspoon
8. Ground coriander - ¾ teaspoon
9. Garam masala - ¾ teaspoon
10. Ground turmeric - ¾ teaspoon
11. Tomato puree - 1 (14.25 ounce) can
12. Ketchup - 1 tablespoon
13. Frozen peas, thawed - 1 (16 ounce) package
14. Paneer, cubed - 8 ounces
15. Heavy whipping cream, or more to taste - ½ cup
16. Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish - 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Basic Indian Curry with Paneer

1. Stage

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking and stirring until onion is very tender and dark brown, about 20 minutes more. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute.

2. Stage

Reduce heat to low, stir in serrano peppers, and cook for an additional minute. Sprinkle in red chile powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and turmeric; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Stage

Pour in tomato purée and ketchup; thin with water to desired consistency. Stir in peas and paneer; cook until peas soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cream, then increase heat to medium-high. Allow curry to come to a rolling boil; cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.