Paneer Tikka Masala (Grilled Paneer in gravy)

Paneer tikka masala recipe, how to make paneer tikka masala recipe


Paneer tikka masala gravy prepared in a North Indian Restaurant style. Indian cottage cheese is cooked in onion tomato based gravy and as a final touch milk or cream is added to make it more rich and delicious.

Ingredients
Paneer: 200grms

Marination
 ½ cup of hung yogurt
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
Pinch of turmeric
salt to taste

Gravy ingredients

1 cup of finely chopped onions
1 green chili slit (optional)
2 cup of tomatoes chopped (pureed)
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp basic garam masala
¼ cup of milk cream
2 tbsps. cashew paste (kaju paste)
Coriander leaves chopped

Method:

• Marinate paneer with the ingredients mentioned above and set aside for 30 mins.
• Heat a Griller or Sandwitch maker with oil or butter 
• Remove the excess marination drippings and drop the paneer on griller and fry
• Just cook till the marinade dries up and the paneer turns golden. 
• This takes only 2 to 3 mins. Over frying can make paneer harder and rubbery.

For the gravy:

• Add chopped tomatoes, cashew paste to a blender and make a smooth puree, Set this aside
• Heat butter or oil in a pan, Add onions ,green chili , fry till onions turn a good golden
• Add ginger garlic paste, sauté till it gets fragrant
• Add the tomato puree, red chili powder and fry for about 5 mins or till you see the oil begins to separate.
• Add ¼ to ½ cup water , add garam masala powder & salt to taste
• Bring it to a boil and cook till you see a thick gravy for about 3 to 5 minutes on a medium flame
• Add paneer tikka and cook for 2 mins on a medium heat, dont overcooking 
• Add the milk cream of your choice,  add coriander leaves. mix and off the stove. 
• Paneer tikka masala is Ready to Serve