Halal Pan-Fried Paneer with Spiced Tomato Sauce

• 14 oz paneer, sliced or cubed
• 3 large tomatoes, finely chopped or pureed
• 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp cumin, turmeric, garam masala, Kashmiri chili powder
• 2 tbsp oil, salt, fresh cilantro, kasuri methi (dried fenugreek) optional

1. 1Pan-fry paneer in 1 tbsp oil until golden on both sides; remove and set aside.
2. 2In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger. Add spices and tomatoes; cook 10-12 minutes until thick sauce forms.
3. 3Return paneer to the sauce and simmer 3-4 minutes. Crush kasuri methi between palms and add. Garnish with cilantro.
4. 4*Nutritional Value (per serving, approx.): 310 calories, 17g protein, 12g carbs, 22g fat, 3g fiber.

Nutrition values are estimates.