Achari Paneer Tikka Masala

Name: Achari Paneer Tikka Masala
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 200 gms paneer cubes; to taste salt; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tsp. Kashmiri red chili powder; 1 tbsp. mustard oil; 2 tbsp. yoghurt; 1 tsp. lemon juice; 1 tbsp. besan (gram flour); 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste; 1 tbsp. oil to grease; as required Pan Grilled Paneer cubes; 2 tbsp. oil; 1 tbsp. butter; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste; 1 tomato, deseeded & chopped; 1-2 tsp. homemade mango pickle masala; to taste salt; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tbsp. red chili powder; 1 tbsp. coriander-cumin powder; 1 tsp. garam masala powder; 2-3 tbsp. yoghurt, beaten; 1 tsp. kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves), crushed; 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#boxweek8 - Paneer Tikka Masala is a yummy and flavorful Paneer gravy dish found in most of the Indian restaurants and dhabas. This is a vegetarian version of the universally popular chicken tikka masala. It literally translates to marinated grilled cottage cheese in a spicy tomato-yoghurt based gravy.

However, I gave a slight twist to the recipe by adding some homemade grated mango pickle masala for some achari flavour. I made use of some yoghurt instead of cream, to give a healthy touch to some extent. This is a soul satisfying comfort food, a weekend menu and a great party recipe too. You can enjoy it with butter naan, tandoori roti, kulcha, pulao, jeera rice or plain biryani for a nice satisfying meal. #paneertikkamasala

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

20 minutes

2-3 servings

Achari Paneer
200 gms paneer cubes
to tastesalt
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
1 tsp.Kashmiri red chili powder
1 tbsp.mustard oil
2 tbsp.yoghurt
1 tsp.lemon juice
1 tbsp.besan (gram flour)
1 tsp.ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp.oil to grease
Paneer Tikka Masala Gravy -
as requiredPan Grilled Paneer cubes
2 tbsp.oil
1 tbsp.butter
1onion, chopped
1 tsp.ginger-garlic paste
1tomato, deseeded & chopped
1-2 tsp.homemade mango pickle masala
to tastesalt
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
1 tbsp.red chili powder
1 tbsp.coriander-cumin powder
1 tsp.garam masala powder
2-3 tbsp.yoghurt, beaten
1 tsp.kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves), crushed
1 tsp.coriander leaves, chopped

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Steps

20 minutes

1

Achari Paneer Tikka - Marinate the paneer cubes with the above-mentioned ingredients, preferably overnight.
2

Heat a pan / grill pan and grease well. Transfer the marinated paneer cubes and grill on both sides till well browned. Keep aside.
3

Paneer Tikka Masala Gravy - Heat oil and butter in a pan and stir fry the onion till light brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell is gone.
4

Now add the chopped tomatoes and the mango pickle. Sauté till the tomatoes are mashed. Then add all the dry spices mixed with some water. Fry till the oil separates. Keep aside to cool.
5

Then blend in a mixi jar and transfer the contents back to the pan. Add the leftover marinade, kasuri methi and the yoghurt.
6

Give it a stir and simmer, covered, till the gravy comes to a desired consistency. When done, switch of the flame.
7

To serve, transfer the gravy to a serving dish and arrange the pan-grilled paneer cubes over it.
8

Garnish with coriander leaves and a drizzle of some beaten yoghurt. Serve this yummy restaurant style Achari Paneer Tikka Masala with butter naan, tandoori roti, kulcha, pulao, jeera rice or plain biryani.