Spiced Tomato and Paneer Curry with Fresh Cilantro

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A flavorful Indian curry combining soft paneer cubes simmered in a spiced tomato gravy enriched with fresh cilantro. This Indian-inspired curry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs paneer, tomato puree, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped medium onion and sauté for 5 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 inch grated ginger, and 1 finely chopped green chili; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, and 1/2 tsp red chili powder; cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup tomato puree and 1/2 cup water; simmer for 10 minutes until the gravy thickens and oil starts to separate at edges.
  5. Step 5: Add 250 grams cubed paneer and salt to taste; gently mix and cook for 5 minutes to heat the paneer through.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1/2 tsp garam masala and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; stir and cook for another minute before serving.

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