Paneer Tikka Masala

Paneer Tikka Masala is a simple and aromatic dish. Marinated barbeque paneer with tasty tomatoes gravy is the best combination. It can be served as a side dish and also main course. A must try variety!

Ingredients

For Marinating

1 block of paneer/cottage cheese

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp red chili powder

1 tbsp grated ginger

1/2 tsp coriander powder

1 tbsp yogurt

1 tbsp oil

For Gravy

3 medium size tomatoes

1 tbsp oil

1/2 tsp cumin seeds/jeera

Pinch of asafoetida/hing

2 bay leaves/tej patta

1 tbsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp red chilli powder/lal mirch powder

1/4 tsp turmeric/haldi

1/2 tsp sugar

1 tsp corn flour

2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro/coriander/dhaniya

1/4 tsp garam masala

Method:

1. Slice the paneer in about 1/8 inch thick and about in one inch squares.
2. Mix ginger, salt, pepper, coriander, and yogurt with sliced paneer in a bowl, cover it and let the mixture marinate for at least an hour or upto 12 hours.
3. Blend tomatoes and keep it aside.
4. Dissolve the corn flour in 2 tablespoons of water and keep aside.
5. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in flat frying pan on medium heat, next put the marinated paneer in frying pan and gently stir-fry for about 3 to 4 minutes until paneer becomes light brown.
6. For gravy, add 1 tbsp of oil in a frying pan, when oil is ready add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
7. Add blended tomato, coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder, sugar, and cook for about 4 minutes on medium heat.
8. Add the corn flour mixture and stir for few minutes till the sauce thickens.
9. Then add in it paneer and let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes
10. Finally add cilantro and garam masala stir slowly and cover the pan for few minutes.

Serve hot with bread or rice.