Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala, yet another rich and tasty curry made with marinated paneer served with spicy gravy. Grilled chunks of paneer is marinated in curd-spice mixture when are then cooked in tawa and toss in onion-tomato creamy gravy. Relish with Naan, Roti, Paratha or any Pulao or Jeera rice!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 265kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients for Marination
- Paneer 200gms
- 3 tablespoon Curd (Yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- Oil For Grilling Paneer
Ingredients for Curry
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 big Onion Finely Chopped
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 2 pureed Tomato
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teapsoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
- 1 tablespoon Dry Kasoori Methi
- Coriander Leaves For Garnishing
Instructions
Marination Process
- In a mixing bowl, take hung curd or thick yogurt along with cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, salt and lemon juice and mix well.
Re
- To the prepared marination, toss the Paneer cubes and mix well so that each paneer cube is nicely coated with the marination mixture. We can also add cubed onions, green / red Bell pepper along with paneer cubes. Cover this mixing bowl with a lid and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Grilling Process
- Heat a tawa. Brush the tawa with little oil. Add 8-10 marinated Paneer cubes and sizzle some oil and grill the Paneer cubes on all of its sides till golden brown. Take Grilled Paneer aside and repeat for rest of the marinated Paneer Cubes. Keep these grilled Paneer aside.
Curry Preparation Process
- Heat butter or oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds and allow it to sputter. Then add the onions and saute the onions till it is translucent. We can add a pinch of salt which will bring out the moisture in the onions and allow the onions to cook quickly and evenly also less oil is enough if we add a pinch of salt. Along with onions, add ginger-garlic paste and saute it.
Spice up the Curry
- To the sauteed onions, now, add tomato puree along with cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder and salt and mix well. Cover & cook the curry in medium flame for 5 mins or till the oil oozes out.
Adding Grilled Paneer
- When the masala is nicely cooked, add crushed kasoori methi and give a mix. Then toss in the grilled paneer cubes. Adjust the consistency of the curry by adding water. Allow the Paneer Tikka Masala to incorporate well with the curry.
Garnishing Time!
- Finally garnish with coriander leaves. We can also add fresh cream before switching the gas.
Serving Time!
- Serve the delicious Paneer Tikka Masala with Roti / Naan or any Indian bread of your choice and enjoy this dainty dish!
Nutrition
Serving: 1501 Cup | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 2g