Paneer Tikka Masala

Name: Paneer Tikka Masala
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250 gms Paneer; 2 tsp Oil; 3 tbsp Butter/Ghee; 1/4 cup Onion (Finely Chopped)-1/2 Onion; 3 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 cups Tomato Puree (2 Large Tomatoes); Salt (As required); 1/2 cup Water; 1/2 cup Cream; 1/4 cup Cashewnuts (Powdered); 1 tbsp Honey; Spice Mix:; 1 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder; Marinade for Paneer:; 1/4 cup thick Yogurt; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1/4 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice

Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

#goldenapron3 #week12 #curd #tomato #malai #rainbowweek5 #redrecipes Try this Restaurant Style Paneer Tikka Masala in the comfort of your own home. Honey is the secret ingredient. Cream and cashew add to the richness.

Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

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Ingredients

250 gmsPaneer
2 tspOil
3 tbspButter/Ghee
1/4 cupOnion (Finely Chopped)-1/2 Onion
3 tspGinger Garlic Paste
2 cupsTomato Puree (2 Large Tomatoes)
Salt (As required)
1/2 cupWater
1/2 cupCream
1/4 cupCashewnuts (Powdered)
1 tbspHoney
Spice Mix:
1 1/2 tspKashmiri red Chilli Powder
1 tspCoriander Powder
1/2 tspGaram Masala Powder
1/4 tspTurmeric Powder
Marinade for Paneer:
1/4 cupthick Yogurt
1 tspGinger Garlic Paste
1/2 tspRed Chilli Powder
1/4 tspGaram Masala Powder
1 tspSalt
1/2 tspLemon Juice

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Steps

1

Cut the paneer into large cubes and set aside. Measure and keep the curd ready.
2

Add to the curd all the ingredients mentioned under marinade. Mix well and add to the paneer cubes.
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Marinate the paneer and keep aside for atleast 30 minutes.
4

Lightly apply oil on a pan and fry the paneer until charred and looks grilled. Keep aside.
5

Heat oil and butter/ghee in a kadai on medium heat.
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Add onion and ginger garlic paste.
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Mix well and let this cook.
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To this, add the spice mix, stir for about 30 seconds.
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Add the tomato puree and salt. Let this simmer till the oil layer can be seen on top.
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Add water and let this simmer again. In a blender, powder the cashewnuts.
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Add cashewnut powder and mix well.
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Lower the heat and add cream and mix.
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Add honey and mix again.
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Sprinkle a teaspoon of chilly powder and let this simmer till the oil layer can be seen on top, about 20 minutes.
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Add the marinated and cooked paneer and gently stir cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Transfer into a serving dish and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve immediately with roti/steamed rice.