Paneer Tikka Masala

Paneer Tikka Masala

Ingredients (for 3-4 servings)

For tikka

• 200 gram fresh paneer (1 inch cube)
• 1 large capsicum (1 inch cubes)
• 1 large Onion (cut and removed layers)

For marination

• 1 tbsp rosted gram flour
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tsp kashmeeri red chilli powder
• ¼ tsp kasoori methi powder
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt as per taste
• 2 tbsp hung curd
• 2 tbsp oil for shallow frying paneer
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp coriander powder

For gravy

• 1 large onion (roughly chopped)
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tbsp cashew paste
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp kashmeeri red chilli powder
• 3 tbsp oil
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• Salt as per taste
• 1 tbsp fresh cream
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves (for garnishing)

Method (How to make paneer tikka masala at home)

• Mix all tikka ingredients except paneer, capsicum and onion and mix well.
• Add paneer, capsicum and onion and mix well, keep aside for marination for ½ an hour.
• Heat oil in a non stick pan and add paneer and shallow fry paneer from all side. Add capsicum and onion and fry from all sides.
• For gravy
• Heat oil in a pan fry onion paste till light brown, add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell gone.
• Add all dry spice and tomato puree and fry till oil separate from the pan.
• Add cashew paste and fresh cream and add half cup water, sugar  and garam masala cook till one boil.
• Add fry paneer and vegetables and mix well.
• Cook for few minutes and switch off the gas.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with nan or with chapatti.