Paneer Tikka Masala

A flavorful and creamy vegetarian Indian dish made with marinated paneer, cooked in a spicy and rich tomato-based gravy.

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Add the paneer cubes and mix well. Marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan and cook the marinated paneer cubes until lightly browned. Set aside.
3. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté the chopped onions until golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
5. Add tomato puree, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the oil separates from the masala.
6. Add the cooked paneer cubes to the gravy and mix well. Simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan.

• For the Paneer Tikka:
• 200 grams paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil
• For the Gravy:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish