Restaurant Style Paneer Tikka Masala

Restaurant Style  Paneer Tikka Masala

Pretty interesting! I tried this recipe after watching a TV show! In fact they were showing how to make paneer tkka in tandoor. Then I thought why not use that and make a simple gravy. 

2 cups of paneer  cubes (amul is best)

1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, pureed 
1 1/2 tsp of coriander powder 
1 tsp of jeera / cumin seeds 
1/2 tsp of turmeric powder 
1 tsp  red chilli powder 
2 tsp ginger julienne

1/4 tsp of crushed garlic 

1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
1/2 cup of cream 
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp Coriander leaves  
1 1/2 tsp tandoori masala
1 tbsp of oil /ghee

Method of Preparation

To make Paneer tikka

Marinate paneer pieces using tandoori 

masala,salt and lemon juice. Keep aside for 20 

minutes. In a non stick tawa you can slowly 

cook this paneer pieces till very light golden 

brown. Keep aside. (If tandoor oven is available 

make paneer tikka using it.)

For the gravy

 Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds, allow it to release aromatic flavour, add the onion slices. When the onions begin to turn a dark brown, add the ginger and garlic. Saute for a while. Now  add  red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt. Fry  until the mixture is absorbed by onion. Keep the flame low. Add pureed tomatoes along with a cup water. Mix well and cook on low flame until the mixture thickens. Add the kasuri methi and the cream. Mix well, keep cooking in low flame. Avoid boiling.

Its time to add the paneer tikka pieces and tandoori masala, coriander leaves adjust salt and mix well. Allow the gravy to evenly coat on paneer tikka. Serve with freshly made roti/naan or rice.

Garnish with ginger slivers before serving.