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Tomato and cream Paneer Cake

Our tested Baked Paneer Cake: slow-braised, generous, and balanced with tomato and cream. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

4.7 from 254 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook60 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Tomato and cream Paneer Cake
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tomato and cream elements, and pat the paneer dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the paneer and bake until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the garam masala and the rest of the tomato and cream flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the fennel along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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