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Paneer Tikka Masala
Bhavna
Print Recipe
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Ingredients
For Paneer Tikka Marinade
Paneer- 400 gms
(cut into bite sized pieces)
Thick Yoghurt-2 cups
Lemon Juice-1 tbsp
Crushed Ginger-1 tsp
Crushed Garlic-1 tsp
Garam Masala-1 tsp
(I use Tandoor Masala)
Chaat Masala 1/4 tsp
Turmeric-1/2 tsp
Red chili/paprika-1 tsp
Salt-to taste
For the Gravy Sauce
Canned tomato puree-3 cups
Crushed Ginger-2 tsp
Crushed Garlic-2 tsp
Ground Cumin-1 tsp
Ground Coriander-1 tsp
Garam Masala-1 tsp
Turmeric-1/2 tsp
Sugar-1 tbsp
Water-1/2 cup
Light Cream-1/3 cup
Kasoori methi
(dried fenugreek)-1 tbsp
Butter-1 tbsp
Oil-1 tbsp
Ground Black Pepper 1/4 tsp
Salt-to taste
Instructions
In a ziplock bag or the bowl marinade the paneer along with all the ingredients and let it sit in the fridge for 2 hrs.
Place the marinated paneer onto a foil lined greased baking sheet or arrange on the skewer and broil until golden.Keep aside.
In a pan heat the butter and oil and add the ginger and garlic.
Saute for 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
Add the tomato puree and all the spices, salt and sugar.Cook on medium for about 4-5 minutes.
Add the water and continue to cook for about a minute.
Add the cream, ground black pepper and kasoori methi. Check the seasonings.
Add the broiled paneer into the sauce and simmer for about 8-10 minutes until well incorporated.
Enjoy with Naan or Rice!