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    Home » Lunch and Dinner Recipes

    PANEER TIKKA MASALA

    Published: Feb 26, 2016 · Modified: Aug 14, 2019 by Kushi with 45 Comments . Article has 675 words. About 4 minutes to read this article.

    Paneer Tikka Masala is a spicy, irresistible and incredibly delicious dish that is a classic accompaniment for breads like naan, roti or any variety of dosa.
    Paneer Tikka Masala

    Whenever I visit an Indian restaurant with my family, one paneer / cottage cheese item is ordered from the menu. It might be paneer tikka, paneer ghee roast, paneer butter masala or paneer makhanwala. And within the next few days, that item is replicated in my kitchen 🙂

    In the recipe below paneer is marinated along with capsicum and onion and then grilled in an oven or on stove top. This is called paneer tikka. This is then added to the onion tomato gravy along with other spices and cream. There are two way in which you can make the onion tomato gravy. I have mentioned one in the steps and other one in the tip section.

    Non-vegetarians can substitute paneer with your favorite meat or fish and vegetarian can even substitute it with tofu, babycorn, mushroom or potatoes.

    You can check out my recipe on homemade paneer. You can also check out other delicious recipes like

    • Chole Tikka Masala
    • Mushroom Butter Masala
    • Palak Paneer
    • Paneer Bhurji
    • Cauliflower Lababdar
    • Babycorn Mushroom Ghee Roast 
    • Mushroom Gravy

    Paneer Tikka MasalaPreparation time : 1 hour
    Serves : 3

    Ingredients for Paneer Tikka Masala

    For the Marination
    Paneer cubes / Tofu cubes  - 350 g
    Onion chopped into cubes - 1
    Capsicum chopped into cubes - 1
    Yogurt - ¼ cup
    Garlic finely chopped - 3
    Ginger grated - 1 inch
    Green chilies chopped - 1
    Tandoori Masala - 2 tsp
    Red chile powder - ½ tsp
    Chaat masala - ½ tsp
    Lemon juice - ½ tbsp
    Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
    Salt - to taste

    For the Masala 
    Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
    Onion chopped - 1
    Garlic cloves chopped - 2
    Ginger grated - ½ inch
    Green chilies chopped- 1
    Tomatoes  - 2
    Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
    Red chile powder - ½ tsp
    Garam masala Powder - ¼ tsp
    Chaat masala - ¼ teaspoon (optional)
    Coriander powder - ½ tsp  (optional)
    Cream - 2 tbsp
    Dried kasuri methi - ½ tsp
    Salt - to taste
    Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp

    Steps to prepare Paneer Tikka Masala

    Step I (Marination)

    • Add all the ingredients mentioned in 'For the Marination' and mix well till the spices are combined except paneer, onion, capsicum
    • Now add the cubed paneer, onion, capsicum and toss so that it is well coated. You can also check homemade paneer.
    • Cover and keep it aside for 30 minutes (in a refrigerator).

    Step II (For the Tikka)

    • Heat a non-stick pan and drizzle oil (about a tablespoon or as required). Add the marinated ingredients and cook it on a pan till it develops some color. ( I personally love this method as it is quick and easy)
    • Alternatively, paneer tikkas can also be prepared in an oven using skewers. This process will be little longer.

    Step III (Masala)

    • Meanwhile you can heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and saute for few seconds.
    • Add onion, green chilies, ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, pinch of salt and saute till onions become translucent.
    • Puree the tomatoes and add it along with red chile powder, garam masala powder, chaat masala, coriander powder and little water for desired consistency, salt and bring it to a nice boil till oil separates. (check alternate method in tip section or here - > Chole tikka masala )
    • Add the cream, kasuri methi and again boil for 2 - 3  minutes or till you get desired consistency.
    • Finally add the sauteed paneer or paneer tikkas and mix.
    • Paneer Tikka Masala is now ready. Serve hot and enjoy.

    Tip:

    • Alternatively, instead of making puree, you can also saute the tomatoes along with onions and then grind it to smooth paste like the one done in this dish Chole tikka masala
    • If you like it creamy, vary the amount of cream. You can also substitute cream with milk.
    • Vary the spices as per your taste.

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    Comments

    1. Mullai Madavan

      March 03, 2016 at 10:26 am

      Ok, I'm coming for dinner kushi... better reserve that delicious tikka masala!

      Reply
      • Kushi

        March 03, 2016 at 9:32 pm

        Thank you Mullai 🙂 All yours!

        Reply
    2. Revathi

      March 09, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      I am just like you Kushi. Paneer dish is a must whenever I visit an Indian restaurant. This one looks mouth watering and better than what we get at restaurants 🙂

      Reply
      • Kushi

        March 09, 2016 at 9:20 pm

        Thank you Revathi 🙂

        Reply
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