Indian Paneer Butter Masala with Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• 200 g, cubed paneer
• 1 cup canned tomato puree
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 1 cup water
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse rice; combine with water and a pinch of salt, bring to boil, then simmer 12 minutes; fluff and set aside.

2. 2

   In a pan, melt butter; add cumin and garam masala, toast 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Stir in tomato puree and simmer 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add paneer cubes and cook 3 minutes; stir in cream and heat through.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper; serve with basmati rice.