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Paneer Tikka Masala - Indian Curry

Paneer Tikka Masala

Parveen's Kitchen
Paneer tikka masala is an Indian dish of marinated paneer cheese served in a spiced gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl to marinate paneer and vegetables
  • Blender to make the tomato puree
  • Griddle pan or skewers or baking tray to grill the marinated paneer
  • Pan to make the masala

Ingredients
  

For the Paneer Tikka

  • 200 Grams Fresh Paneer Indian Cottage Cheese, cubed into large pieces
  • 1 Large Onion Peeled and cut into chunks, similar to the paneer
  • 1 cup De-seeded Green/Red/Yellow Peppers Same size as Paneer Cubes
  • 3/4 Cup Thick Yogurt
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 3/4 tsp Salt Adjust as per taste
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice Freshly Squeezed, if possible
  • 3 tsp Olive Oil To grill

To Saute and puree - Makes 1 large Cup

  • 1 Large Onion sliced
  • 3 Large Tomatoes Cut into pieces
  • 1/4 Cup Cashews About 50 grams
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 tsp Olive Oil

For the curry

  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Whole spices - Clove, cinnamon bark Break the bark into smaller pieces if too big
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 cup Sauteed Puree Steps above
  • 1/2` tsp Salt Adjust as per taste as puree has salt too
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 2 cups water Adjust as required to thin the gravy
  • Grilled Paneer and Vegetables From above steps
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cream Reserve some to drizzle on the pan
  • 1 tap Kasoor Methi Dried Fenugreek Leaves

To Serve

  • Naan Bread or Rice

Instructions
 

Make the Paneer Tikka

  • Add all the ingredients for the tikka except the oil and marinate for half an hour at least or overnight in fridge
  • When ready to grill, heat a griddle and add the marinated paneer & vegetable[Use Skewers if you want]. Grill on all sides with some olive oil brushed on the pan until they are slightly crispy and charred
  • OR You can also bake the marinated paneer & vegetables at 200 degrees Celsius for 12 -15 minutes
  • OR you can airfry them skewered or just spread in the basket for 8-10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius
  • Serve them with mint chutney or use for the gravy, as you like

Saute and Puree the gravy base

  • Add all the puree ingredients in a pan and saute well until the onions are soft
  • Let it cool
  • When the sauteed ingredients are warm enough to be blended, puree them in a food processor or stick blender or mixer grinder

Paneer Tikka Masala - The Curry

  • In a large pan, heat oil and butter
  • Add the whole spices and the ginger garlic paste. Saute well
  • Add the pureed base
  • Add the salt, turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and mix well
  • Add 1 cup of water and bring it to boil, Adjust salt and water as needed to suit taste and thickness of the gravy
  • Add the grilled tikka and cook for a minute in high
  • Add the crushed Kasoor methi, 2 tablespoon of cream and mix well.
  • Simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes
  • Drizzle fresh cream and add some more kasoor methi on top when you serve
  • Serve hot with Naan or Rice

Notes

  1. No substitutes if you want authentic taste
  2. Kasoor Methi is an important ingredient, do not miss it
  3. Add bay leaves to the whole spices if you like
  4. Grill the paneer and vegetables until slightly charred to enhance the smoky flavor
  5. Serve hot with buttery Naan - Helps you enjoy all the goodness and flavor in every bite.
Keyword Curry, indian curry, Paneer tikka masala, vegan, Vegetarian curry