Paneer Curry with Cashew Nuts

Paneer Coconut Curry with Cashew Nuts

Paneer Coconut Curry with Cashew Nuts


Serves: 4

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Category: Vegetarian

Plan: Quick to prepare and serve immediately

Difficulty: Easy

Course: Main

Cuisine: Indian


This is a Guest Recipe taken from Alex Hollywood - Cooking Tonight.   I have to say that her recipes are delicious and this one is a real winner.   The combination of tomatoes and coriander work beautifully and complimented by the crunchy, toasted cashew nuts.   Paneer Cheese is a type of Indian cheese and soaks up all the spices - we love it!



Ingredients


  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • A knob of butter
  • 5 cm (2 inch) piece of ginger, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
  • 500g (1lb 2 oz) paneer, cut into cubes
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • Sea Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • A large handful garden peas



To Garnish


  • A generous handful of cashew nuts (lightly toasted)
  • Small bunch of coriander leaves
  • Garlic Naan Bread
  • Poppadums



To Serve


Basmati Rice


Garlic and Coriander Naan Bread




AND THIS IS WHAT YOU DO.....


 

  1. Fry the onions in olive oil and butter in a Wok.

  2. Add the ginger, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, curry powder and cumin.

  3. Stir well before adding the chopped tomatoes and half a tin of water (measured using the tomato tin) and simmer gently.

  4. In a separate pan, dry fry the paneer until golden, then transfer to the curry sauce.

  5. Stir in the coconut milk and simmer 8-10 minutes.

  6. Season well and add the peas and cook for 2 minutes.

  7. Dry fry the cashew nuts until golden - these absolutely make this curry!

  8. Serve the curry on a bed of basmati rice, top with chopped coriander and the toasted cashew nuts.   Serve with the naan bread.

 



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