Serious Paneer Tikka with Spiced Tomato Gravy

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

A hearty paneer tikka dish with a thick, spiced tomato gravy that's rich and flavorful. This indian-inspired indian ready in about 60 minutes pairs paneer, medium onion, medium tomato for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 300 g paneer
• 1 medium onion
• 2 medium tomato
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 100 ml yogurt
• 100 ml cream
• 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Marinate 300 g paneer in 100 ml yogurt and 1/2 tsp pepper for 30 minutes. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet, add 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add 1 medium onion, diced, and cook for 5 minutes until golden. Add 2 medium tomatoes (chopped), 1/2 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp cumin, and 100 ml cream. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Grill paneer cubes on a skillet until charred, then add to the gravy. Cook for 5 minutes. Serve hot.