Paneer Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup butter
• 1 pound paneer, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 medium jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cashews
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 pint half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps

1. Have all of the ingredients ready.
2. Set a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the paneer cubes and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes until golden.
3. Mix in the onions, bell pepper, jalapeños, ground cashews, garlic paste, ginger paste, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander and garam masala. Cook and stir for about 1 minute, until well combined and fragrant.
4. Mix the tomato sauce, half-and-half and salt into the paneer, then simmer for about 30 minutes, until the sauce thickens.