Indian-Style Paneer & Creamy Tomato Curry

with White Rice

30 MIN

+$3.99/serving 2 Servings

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From the Test Kitchen

At the heart of this dynamic curry, which gets its bold flavors from fresh ginger and tomato achaar, are bites of paneer—a type of firm, fresh cheese perfect for pan-frying until beautifully golden brown. A simple bed of white rice deliciously catches every saucy bite.
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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

960 Cals (est.)

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ingredients

10 oz Boneless Chicken Breast Pieces
4 oz Paneer Cheese
1 15.5-Oz Can Chickpeas
½ cup Long Grain White Rice
1 Zucchini
1 Piece Ginger
2 Tbsps Tomato Achaar
2 cloves Garlic
2 Tbsps Tomato Paste
¼ cup Cream

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instructions

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1 Prepare the ingredients

Medium dice the paneer. Wash and dry the zucchini; halve lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise. Peel the ginger; finely chop to get 2 teaspoons (you may have extra). Peel and roughly chop 2 cloves of garlic. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.

2 Cook the rice

Carefully rinse the rice (sifting through for any impurities). Drain thoroughly. In a small pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.

3 Brown the paneer

Meanwhile, in a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a thin layer of oil on medium. Once the oil is hot enough that a piece of paneer sizzles immediately when added, add the diced paneer in an even layer. Cook, stirring halfway through, 4 to 6 minutes, or until lightly browned and crispy (be careful, as the paneer may pop as it cooks). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately season with salt. Wipe out the pan.

4 Cook the chicken

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper. In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a plate.

5 Cook the zucchini

In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the sliced zucchini, chopped ginger, and chopped garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly softened.

6 Make the curry & serve your dish

Add the tomato paste and tomato achaar to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until thoroughly combined. Add the drained chickpeas and 1/2 cup of water (carefully, as the liquid may splatter); season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes, or until the liquid is slightly thickened. Add the cream (shaking the packet before opening), browned paneer, and cooked chicken. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until thoroughly combined and heated through. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the cooked rice topped with the curry. Enjoy!