Indian Masala Shakshuka-Style Skillet (No Eggs)
Spiced tomato-paneer skillet with crumbled paneer cubes simmered in a rich masala gravy, served with sautéed greens.

Total
1h
Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 12 oz paneer
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 3 cups kale
- 3 tbsp ghee-free coconut oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Blend onion, ginger, and garlic into a paste; fry in coconut oil until deeply golden.
- 2
Add spices and bloom 1 minute; add tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes.
- 3
Stir in coconut milk and kale; cook until wilted.
- 4
Pan-sear paneer cubes until golden, then fold into the gravy.
- 5
Rest 5 minutes, finish with cilantro, and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
480
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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