Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe
A creamy and flavorful Indian dish featuring grilled paneer in a spiced tomato gravy, perfect with naan or rice.
Ingredients
For Paneer Tikka:
- 250 gram paneer, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
For Gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and spices. Add paneer cubes and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan and grill the paneer until golden brown on all sides. Set aside.
- In another pan, heat butter and sauté cumin seeds until aromatic.
- Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in tomato puree, turmeric, chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook until oil separates.
- Add grilled paneer and mix well.
- Pour in cream, water, and garam masala. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with naan or rice.
Notes
- For extra smokiness, use a charcoal-smoking technique.
- Adjust spice levels to taste.