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Paneer Makhani Skillet

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time25 min
  • Serves4 people
  • DifficultyMedium
  • Gluten Free
  • Halal
  • Vegetarian
Paneer Makhani Skillet

Our family Friday-night curry: a silky tomato and butter sauce with soft cubes of paneer. Ready in 40 minutes and better the next day.

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Build the sauce

  1. Step 1

    Melt the ghee and fry the onion until deep golden, about 10 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and spices and cook for 1 minute.

  3. Step 3

    Add the tomatoes and simmer for 12 minutes until thick, then blend smooth.

Finish

  1. Step 4

    Stir in the cream and paneer and simmer gently for 5 minutes.

  2. Step 5

    Crush the fenugreek leaves over the top, garnish with coriander and serve with rice or naan.