Paneer Tikka Masala

1 Dec 2023

A delicious and creamy vegetarian Indian dish made with marinated paneer cubes cooked in a spiced tomato gravy.

Main Dish Indian Vegetarian

Easy 40 min 400 cal

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Add paneer cubes and marinate for 30 minutes. 2. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onions. Sauté until golden brown. 3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute. 4. Add tomato puree, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes. 5. Add marinated paneer cubes and diced bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes. 6. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.

Ingredients

For the Marinade: - 200g paneer, cut into cubes - 2 tablespoons yogurt - 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste - 1 teaspoon red chili powder - 1 teaspoon cumin powder - 1 teaspoon coriander powder - Salt to taste For the Gravy: - 2 tablespoons oil - 1 onion, finely chopped - 1 green bell pepper, diced - 2 tomatoes, pureed - 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste - 1 teaspoon red chili powder - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon garam masala - Salt to taste - Fresh coriander leaves for garnish