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Tomato Cheese Curry Recipe

Tomato Cheese Curry Recipe

A creamy, comforting Indian curry with tomatoes and paneer/cheese. Quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners. Bursting with flavor and kid-friendly too. Simple ingredients, maximum taste!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups tomatoes fresh or crushed
  • 1 cup paneer or mozzarella cubes
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons oil or butter
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup cream or milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat oil/butter in a pan and add cumin seeds.
  2. Sauté onions until golden, then add garlic and ginger for 1 min.
  3. Add turmeric, chili powder, and black pepper; stir quickly.
  4. Add tomatoes and cook until thickened, 6–8 mins.
  5. Pour in cream/milk and simmer for 2–3 mins.
  6. Add paneer/cheese cubes gently and cook for 3–4 mins.
  7. Sprinkle garam masala, garnish with coriander, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • Add cheese at the end to keep it soft.
  • Adjust chili powder to taste.
  • Can be served with rice, naan, or roti.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.
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