Ingredients
Instructions
Prep ahead
- cube paneer; whisk yogurt, garam masala, paprika, pinch salt for marinade.
- marinate paneer 15 min; line broiler tray with foil.
- rinse basmati rice; start cooker.
- dice onion; mince garlic and ginger; measure spices and cream.
Cooking steps
Broil marinated paneer on foil 4–5 min, turning once, until browned spots appear. set aside.
Melt 1 tbsp ghee in deep skillet; sauté onion 3 min. add garlic and ginger; cook 1 min.
Sprinkle cumin, coriander, garam masala; toast 30 sec. pour tomato purée; simmer 10 min, stirring, until slightly thick.
Stir in cream; return browned paneer; simmer 2 min so cubes soak sauce. adjust salt.
Fluff hot basmati; spoon creamy tikka masala over rice. serve immediately.
(active time ≈ 25 min | total ≈ 40 min)