Soup Maker Paneer Tikka Masala
A super simple Soup maker paneer tikka masala recipe made in soup maker is so perfect if you the appliance and you want to try out this famous Indian Curry without breaking a sweat, mostly hands-free. Very delicious and slightly healthy-ish with all the lesser butter and cream ingredients.
Equipment
- Saute and Soup Maker
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
- For the masala
- 1 Large Onion sliced
- 3 Large Tomatoes Cut into pieces
- 1/4 Cup Cashews About 50 grams
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 tsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 2 cups water Adjust as required to thin the gravy
- Grilled Paneer and Vegetables From above tikka steps
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cream Reserve some to drizzle on the pan
- 1 tbsp 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
- Make the curry in the Soup Maker
- Set the soup maker in saute mode.
- Add olive oil, unsalted butter. Let them heat.
- Add the onion slices and the ginger garlic paste. Saute well
- Add the chopped tomatoes, cashew nut and saute well.
- Add the salt, turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and mix well
- Add 2 cups of water - just below the MIN water level in the soup maker.
- Cancel the saute mode and close the soup maker. Set the SMOOTH mode and let it do all the difficult work.
- Once the SMOOTH SOUP cycle has run, open the soup maker and set it back to saute mode.
- Add the grilled tikka and cook for a minute in high
- Add the crushed Kasoor methi, 2 tablespoon of cream and mix well.
- Let it all cook in Saute mode for 3-4 minutes. Your simplest, low fat, slightly healthy-ish paneer tikka masala is ready.
- Drizzle fresh cream and add some more kasoor methi on top when you serve
- Serve hot with Naan or Rice
Notes
- No substitutes if you want authentic taste
- Kasoor Methi is an important ingredient, do not miss it
- Add whole spices if you like after the smooth soup mode - just so the flavor gets in the curry.
- Grill the paneer and vegetables until slightly charred to enhance the smoky flavor
- Serve hot with buttery Naan - Helps you enjoy all the goodness and flavor in every bite.