Spicy Tawa Paneer Masala Recipe
Tawa Paneer Masala is a spicy and aromatic Indian dish made with soft paneer cubes cooked in a rich, flavorful masala on a tawa (griddle). Perfect for serving with naan, roti, or rice.
Ingredients
- 200 gram paneer (cottage cheese), cubed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- green bell pepper (capsicum), chopped
- red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 2 tbsp fresh cream (optional)
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil or butter on a tawa (griddle) over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
- Mix in tomato puree, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Stir well.
- Add bell peppers and green chilies, sauté for 2-3 minutes to retain a slight crunch.
- Add paneer cubes and mix gently to coat them in the masala.
- Sprinkle garam masala and kasuri methi, then mix well.
- Drizzle fresh cream (if using) and stir gently.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with naan, roti, or jeera rice.
Notes
- Use homemade or fresh paneer for the best texture.
- If you don’t have a tawa, you can cook this in a regular pan or wok.