Paneer Tikka Masala
Estimated $7.72 recipe · $3.86 per serving (US / USD)
Charred paneer cubes in a rich, fragrant tomato-cream curry with basmati.
The recipe
Paneer Tikka Masala
Charred paneer cubes in a rich, fragrant tomato-cream curry with basmati.
Ingredients
- 225g paneer, cubed
- 150g basmati rice
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 100ml double cream
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp tikka masala paste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Fresh coriander
Estimated recipe cost
$7.72 for 2 servings · $3.86 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 225g paneer, cubedPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 227 g · Uses 225g | $3.96 |
| 150g basmati riceRetail benchmark · $1.77 / 907 g · Retail reference · Uses 150g | $0.29 |
| 1 can chopped tomatoesPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 400 g · Assumes 400 g per can (drained where applicable) | $1.00 |
| 100ml double creamPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 473 ml · Uses 100ml | $0.63 |
| 1 onionRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 3 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.22 |
| 2 tbsp tikka masala pastePlanning assumption · $4.00 / 114 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $1.05 |
| 1 tsp garam masalaPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| Fresh corianderPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $7.72 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice and cook in 300ml salted water — boil, cover, simmer 10 min, rest 5 min.
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Cut the paneer into 3cm cubes.
- Heat oil in a large pan. Cook the paneer cubes over medium-high heat, turning, until golden on most sides — about 4–5 min. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, cook the onion over medium heat for 5–6 min until soft and golden. Add the garlic and tikka masala paste; stir-fry for 2 min.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes and simmer 5 min, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and stir in the double cream and garam masala. Simmer 3 min until rich and slightly thickened.
- Return the paneer to the sauce. Warm through 2 min. Taste and adjust salt. Serve over rice, scattered with fresh coriander.
Recipe notes
Marinate paneer in yogurt and tikka spices overnight for an even more intense flavour.
Estimated nutrition per serving
610 kcal · 30g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.