Paneer Tikka Masala with Brown Rice and Roti

Paneer Tikka Masala with Brown Rice and Roti

Ready in 30 minutes Serves 4-5
This dish most recently appeared in My Classic (5 Nights For 4) on Sunday, July 9, 2017.

A fresh, healthier twist on a winter warmer.


Ingredients

BROWN RICE

  • 1½ cups brown rice
  • 2¼ cups water

PANEER TIKKA MASALA

  • 1 brown onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ head cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 80g tikka masala paste
  • ½ cup vegetable stock
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 250g frozen peas
  • 250g diced paneer
  • 1 pottle natural yoghurt

TO SERVE

  • 6 roti breads (optional)
  • 2-3 tablespoons roughly chopped coriander leaves and stalks

Steps

  1. oven to 220°C (to warm roti, if using).
  2. Combine rice, water and a pinch of salt in a medium pot and bring to the boil. As soon as it boils, cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce to lowest heat to cook for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and leave to steam, still covered, for a further 8 minutes. Do not lift lid during cooking.
  3. While rice cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large, deep fry-pan on medium-high heat. Cook onion and cauliflower for 3-4 minutes, until starting to caramelise.
  4. Add salt and tikka masala paste to pan and cook for a further 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Add stock and canned tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook for 6-7 minutes, until sauce has thickened and cauliflower is tender.
  5. Stir through peas, paneer and yoghurt and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, until peas and paneer are warmed through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. While curry is simmering, wrap roti (if using) in foil and place in oven for 6-8 minutes, until warmed through. Remove from oven and keep covered until ready to serve.
  7. spoon ¾ cup cooked brown rice into each bowl and top with paneer tikka masala. Garnish with coriander and serve roti on the side (if using).

Nutritional Information

Energy 2261 kj
540 kcal
Protein 25.3g
Carbohydrate 53.2g
Fat 26.6g