Recipe: Perfect Paneer Tikka Masala

Paneer Tikka Masala.

You can cook Paneer Tikka Masala using 23 ingredients and 16 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Paneer Tikka Masala

1. It's 250 grams of Paneer Fresh (preferably store-bought).
2. You need 1 of Bell Pepper Capsicum Medium / (optional).
3. It's 4 - 5 Tablespoons of Curd of thick (plain Yogurt).
4. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of Salt (adjust per taste).
5. It's a pinch of Sugar.
6. Prepare 1 teaspoon of Ginger paste.
7. Prepare 1 teaspoon of Garlic paste.
8. Prepare 1/4 teaspoon of Turmeric Powder (Haldi).
9. You need 1 teaspoon of Garam Masala Powder (homemade or store bought).
10. Prepare 1 teaspoon of Red Chilli Powder (mirchi powder) - adjust per spice required.
11. You need 1 teaspoon of Dhania powder (Coriander Seeds Powder).
12. Prepare 1/4 teaspoon of Nutmeg powder, freshly grated.
13. It's 1/2 teaspoon of Cornstarch All purpose Flour /.
14. It's 2 - 3 teaspoons of Vegetable Oil.
15. You need of coriander cilantro Freshly chopped or leaves for garnish.
16. It's 2 of Onions Medium , chopped finely.
17. Prepare 2 - 3 of Tomatoes Medium , chopped (adjust per tartness you like - 2 should be ideal).
18. Prepare 1 Tablespoon of Garam Masala Powder.
19. It's 1 teaspoon of Red Chilli Powder.
20. It's 1 teaspoon of Dhania Powder (coriander seeds powder).
21. Prepare a pinch of Fenugreek of Dry Leaves (Kasoori Methi).
22. Prepare ¼ to ½ cup of Water Vegetable Stock or.
23. You need of Coriander Cilantro Fresh or leaves, for garnish.

Paneer Tikka Masala instructions

1. Cut Paneer and Bell Peppers (if using) into 1 inch cubes..
2. Mix all ingredients mentioned under "for paneer tikka" except oil, paneer and bell peppers with the yogurt. Taste and adjust for seasoning if required.
3. Add the paneer and capsicum cubes and mix to coat the mixture. Make sure you are gentle and don't break the paneer cubes..
4. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour (you can also do this overnight).
5. If you have an oven or grill pan, pass the paneer and capsicum cubes through a skewer, brish with oil and grill until the paneer is golden brown. It will take around 12-20 minutes depending on the oven you're using..
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7. If you don't have an oven / grill pan - heat the oil and add the pieces separately into the oil and fry on each side for 4-5 minutes until they are golden brown. Remove and set aside..
8. In the same pan (if you are frying the paneer), add the oil and ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute..
9. Add onions and tomatoes and fry on medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the raw smell of th veggies disappear and you have a mushy mixture.
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11. Add all the spices and mix well. Keep sauteing for another 5-6 minutes on medium heat or until the raw smell of spices disappear and the oil starts to come out of the sides of the gravy..
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13. Add a splash of water or stock and mix well..
14. Add the paneer & bell pepper pieces and the leftover spiced yogurt mixture (if any) and mix well. Let the mixture come to a boil..
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16. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with your favorite bread / tortilla / flatbreads..