Spiced Paneer & Chicken Curry

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A vibrant and aromatic Indian-style curry featuring tender chicken pieces and pan-fried paneer in a rich, spicy tomato-onion gravy, perfect for a hearty meal.

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Chef:

chef-avatarvirat

Total cooking time:

55 mins

Servings:

4
Spiced Paneer & Chicken Curry

Ingredients
















Method


  • 1Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a large pan over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the paneer cubes until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.


  • 2Add the remaining 1 tbsp ghee to the same pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add chopped onion and green chilies, sauté until onions are soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.


  • 3Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly.


  • 4Add the diced chicken pieces to the pan. Cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.


  • 5Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and a splash of water (about 1/4 cup). Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until chicken is almost cooked through.


  • 6Stir in the coconut milk and garam masala. Add the pan-fried paneer cubes back into the curry.


  • 7Simmer gently for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. Season with salt to taste.


  • 8Garnish generously with fresh cilantro before serving hot with basmati rice or naan bread.

Notes


  • For a richer sauce, blend half of the cooked onion-tomato mixture before adding the chicken.

  • Vegetarians can omit the chicken and add more paneer or mixed vegetables like bell peppers and peas.

  • Adjust red chili powder to your preferred spice level; for less heat, use Kashmiri chili powder.

Tags

indian
spicy
chicken
paneer
dinner
curry
comfort food

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