Paneer Tikka Masala

Paneer Tikka Masala is a luscious paneer gravy dish. We prepare a delicious & spicy onion-tomato based gravy and add the cooked paneer tikka to it. It can relished with Paratha, Naan or Jeera Rice.

Tips:

Follow Paneer Tikka recipe and prepare it in advance
You can strain the blended onion-tomato paste through a strainer to get a completely smooth gravy.

Also try: Achaari Paneer, Kadai Paneer, Palak Paneer or Paneer Butter Masala

Course: Main Course

Servings: 4

Cuisine: North Indian

Time: Preparation – 10 Mins, Cooking – 30 Mins, Total – 40 mins.

Ingredients:

Paneer Tikka – Follow this recipe
Onion – 1 large (roughly chopped)
Tomato – 4 medium-large (roughly chopped)
Green Chili – 3-4 (roughly chopped)
Garlic – 4 cloves (roughly chopped)
Ginger – 1 inch (roughly chopped)
Cashew – 5
Black Cardamom – 1
Bay Leaf – 1
Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chili Powder – 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder – 1/2 tsp
Dried Fenugreek Leaves (Kasuri Methi) – 1 tsp
Cream – 2 tbsp
Oil – 3 tbsp
Water – 1 cup
Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves to garnish
Salt to taste.

PS: 1 Cup = 250 ML.

How to make Paneer Tikka Masala:

Prepare Paneer Tikka in advance and keep aside
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan or a kadai. Add onion, garlic and ginger. Saute until tender
Add tomato, green chili and cashew. Saute until soft. Turn off the flame and let it cool down completely
Now add it to a blending jar and blend it to make a smooth fine paste
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan or a kadai. Add black cardamom and bay leaf, saute until fragrant
Add the paste, kashmiri red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix and cook covered on medium flame for 10 mins, stirring occasionally
Add water and bring it to a boil. Add crushed kasuri methi and garam masala powder, mix and cook for 2-3 mins
Add paneer tikka and cream. Mix and cook covered on medium flame for about 2 mins
Your Paneer Tikka Masala is ready. Garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy with Phulkas, Parathas, Naan or Rice.