Paneer tikka masala

Name: Paneer tikka masala
Total time: 2100 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250 gms paneer; 3 tbsp hung curd; 1 tsp chopped ginger; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp Kashmiri lal mirch; to taste Salt; 1 big size of chopped onion; 3 medium sized of tomatoes; 4 garlic cloves; 1/2 inch ginger chopped; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 inch cinnamon stick; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp roasted kasuri methi; 1/2 Kashmiri lal mirch; to taste Salt; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp slated butter; 1 tbsp cream (mslai); as required Required water; 1 tsp grated paneer for garnishing; as required Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Neha Dua @cook_90450

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Paneer Tikka Masala is a popular Indian curry where marinated pieces of paneer are simmered in a tomato based creamy curry. This dish goes extremely well with naan or paratha

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Paneer Tikka Masala is a popular Indian curry where marinated pieces of paneer are simmered in a tomato based creamy curry. This dish goes extremely well with naan or paratha

Neha Dua @cook_90450

#boxweek8

Paneer Tikka Masala is a popular Indian curry where marinated pieces of paneer are simmered in a tomato based creamy curry. This dish goes extremely well with naan or paratha

#boxweek8

Paneer Tikka Masala is a popular Indian curry where marinated pieces of paneer are simmered in a tomato based creamy curry. This dish goes extremely well with naan or paratha

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Ingredients

35 minutes

4 servings

Paneer tikka
250 gmspaneer
3 tbsphung curd
1 tspchopped ginger
1 tspcoriander powder
1/2 tspgaram masala
1/2 tspKashmiri lal mirch
to tasteSalt
For masala
1big size of chopped onion
3medium sized of tomatoes
4garlic cloves
1/2 inchginger chopped
1/2 tspcumin seeds
1/2 inch cinnamon stick
1 tspsugar
1 tsproasted kasuri methi
1/2Kashmiri lal mirch
to tasteSalt
1 tbspoil
1 tbspslated butter
1 tbspcream (mslai)
as required Required water
1 tspgrated paneer for garnishing
as requiredFresh coriander leaves for garnishing

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Steps

35 minutes

1

Cut the paneer into small cubes, add in the chopped ginger, garlic, coriander powder, garam masala powder,salt and karmiri lal mirch powder.
2

Add in the yogurt and mix till all the paneer pieces are well coated with the spices and yogurt.
3

Cover and keep this marinated paneer in the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes.
4

Heat 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Once hot add cinnamon stick and cumin seeds.
5

Once the seeds crackle, add the chopped onions, crushed garlic pods and chopped ginger. Fry till onions turn golden brown in color.
6

Once onions are done, add the tomatoes. Also add the the salt and sugar,red chilli powder.
7

Cook the tomatoes on medium flame till they are soft, around 6-7 minutes.
8

Once the mixture is cooked, switch off the flame and allow it to cool a bit. Pour the mixture into a blender and puree it. Set aside.
9

Roast the marinated paneer till golden brown in color from both sides.
10

Pour the pureed masala in a kadhai and add water to it. Stir and add cream.
11

Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes on medium-low flame.
12

Add the roasted paneer pieces, let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
13

Switch off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves and grated paneer.
14

Serve hot with butter naan or paratha.