Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe

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Just Imagine this…Tender pieces of sliced paneer marinated in a delicious blend of yogurt, turmeric, cumin, and hot spices before being grilled to perfection.

Now, envision this paneer grilled marinated paneer slices swimming in a luscious, fragrant gravy filled with soft fenugreek leaves and the bold warmth of ginger and garlic.

The result is an explosion of flavors that will make your taste buds dance with joy with every delightful bite.

And if you taste it once, then you will remain crazy about its taste, so let us first move towards the recipe for Paneer Tikka Masala, after that we will talk about when, where, why, and how Paneer Tikka Masala came.

What is Paneer Tikka Masala ?

Basically, this is an Indian or Southeast Asian Dish. This Paneer Tikka Masala dish combines the rich flavors of Indian spices, the creamy texture of paneer, and the aromatic allure of a smoky tandoor oven.

Whether you are on a thrilling quest to try new taste experiences or a seasoned fan of Indian cuisine, Paneer Tikka Masala will captivate your senses with its delectable, spicy, and flavorful blend.

Now let’s move towards its Prep…steps

How to make Paneer Tikka Masala

There are 5 main steps to make Paneer Tikka Masala. Below it is listed for you.

ingredients

Just remember my Words-” The Quality of the Ingredients will decide the quality of your Dish… This is the ultimate truth.”

Before Instruction, you should know about the ingredients required for the Preparation of Paneer Tikka Masala recipe

These ingredients come together to create the rich and flavorful dish known as Paneer Tikka Masala. The paneer is marinated, grilled, or roasted, and then simmered in a luscious tomato-based gravy, resulting in a delicious and aromatic Indian curry.

below Key Ingredient is provided in the Table as well as in list format.

Key Ingredients

Now your Ingredients are ready so let’s move to Instruction.. if you want you can move to the recipe card to get more crisp and short instructional detailing.

Instructions

1. The very first step will be marinating. So in a bowl of appropriate size combine all ingredients like yogurt, ginger garlic paste, coriander powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and a pinch of salt. Now mix all the ingredients gently and nicely.
   • Add paneer cubes with some onion slices and Capsicum slices, and coat paneer onion and capsicum nicely with the marinade so that all sides of the paneer get evenly marinade.
   • Keep the above-marinated mixture in the refrigerator for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
2. The next Step will be preparation of Puree for Gravy.
   • Heat the oil in the oil pan add chopped onion (that you kept aside for the Masala gravy) , and saute it until the onion turns a little golden on medium flame.
   • Add red chili powder and Garam Masala to the onions . Sauté for the next 2 minutes until a rich aroma of the spices emerges.
   • Introduce tomatoes, cashews, sugar, and salt to the mixture, and sauté until the tomatoes become mushy.
   • Once the tomatoes are soft and mushy, turn off the flame and let the mixture cool completely.
   • Transfer the cooled mixture of tomatoes and onions into a blender. Add some water and blend into a smooth puree
3. After min. 20 minutes we can grill (Bake) the Paneer & veggie marinade While the Gravy is simmering. air fryer or oven will be the best way to grill the paneer while we can also use a Stove-top pan for grilling the paneer marinade. Bake till the edges turn brownish (deep Golden)
   • Usually on a Stovetop Pan, it will take 2 minutes on each side on a medium flame.
4. The next step will be the preparation of masala for the paneer tikka recipe.
   • In a Saute stove top saute pan add 2 teaspoons of oil, some cumin seed, bay leaf, and chopped onion and stir it for a moment…
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     • Add ginger garlic paste and saute it for 1 minute or till its raw smell disappears. Now add tomato puree (be watchful as it may splash). Stir well until you see traces of the oil on the top and the sides of the puree.
     • Add red chili powder for a brighter look ( but do it by following the taste and add method), Add turmeric, chili, coriander, and garam masala powder, Stir so nicely that all these masalas (spices) get mixed with this puree evenly… keep stirring
     • Now add water to the gravy. Cover the preparation and allow it to cook until the gravy achieves a desirable thickness, accompanied by the appearance of traces of oil. Remember to intermittently stir the mixture.
     • Now add water to the gravy. Cover the preparation and allow it to cook until the gravy achieves a desirable thickness, accompanied by the appearance of traces of oil. Remember to intermittently stir the mixture.
     • Taste the gravy and add salt to your taste.
     • after simmering on a medium flame for 5 minutes you will see the gravy thickens and the oil(fat) floating on the top with thickening gravy.Now add fried Paneer with other veg.cubes that you have baked.
     • add 2 teaspoons of cream and 1 teaspoon of crushed Kasuri methi.mix gently and cook on a low medium flame for 3 minutes…Taste and check the salt
     • Switch off the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of finely chopped coriander leaves. Your delectable delicious dish is now prepared and ready to enjoy!
5. Close the Flame /Turn off the Flame and mix 1 teaspoon of  chopped coriander leaves…
6. Finally, your delicious dish is ready…

This is your superhit Paneer Tikka Masala with Gravy ready to be served. Now serve this paneer tikka masala with jeera rice, basmati rice, better none, or roti

Below is the recipe card and approximate calorie value for your quick reference.

Recipe Card for Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe & Calorie Value

Paneer Tikka Masala

Tender pieces of sliced paneer marinated in a delicious blend of yogurt, turmeric, cumin, and hot spices before being grilled to perfection. Paneer Tikka Masala made with Indian Cheese , yogurt and other Herbs. Taste Will be just Wow !

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Resting Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

Equipment

• 1 Mixing Bowl
• 1 Sheet Pan
• 1 Skillet
• 1 Blender
• 1 Microwave Oven

Ingredients

  

For Marinade

• 250 gms. paneer
• 1 Tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
• ½ cup Yogurt/Hung Curd
• 1 medium sized Capsicum
• 1 medium sized Onion
• ½ Tablespoon crushed kasuri methi
• ½ Tablespoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Red Chilli Powder
• ½ Tablespoon Coriander Powder
• ½ Tablespoon Garam Masala
• ¼ Tablespoon Salt
• 2 Tablespoon Oil

For Preparing Masala

• 2 Medium sized Chopped Onion
• 4 Medium sized Tomatoes
• 1 Tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
• 2 Tablespoon Oil
• ¼ Tablespoon Red Chilli Powder
• ½ Tablespoon Coriander Powder
• ¼ Tablespoon Kasuri Methi
• 2 Tablespoon Cream
• 1 Tablespoon Sugar
• ¼ Tablespoon Salt
• 1.5-2 Cup Water
• 6-10 Cashew Nuts

Instructions

 

For Marinating Paneer

• Put yogurt or hung curd in a large bowl and whisk it till it gets smooth.
• Add ginger garlic paste, some gram flour, salt and other spices powder and mix nicely
• Add paneer cubes along with onion and capsicum slices.
• Now gently mix the all ingredients (mentioned in the marinating section) in the large bowl so that the marination coat over the paneer evenly.
• Cover this bowl and marinate for a minimum of 20 minutes or you can take up to1 hour in a refrigerator. but 20 min. is ok

For Making Paneer Tikka

• Paneer Tikka can be prepared in oven as well as in stove-top pan also you can make paneer tikka. here i'm discussing oven
• Before you begin Preheat the oven to almost 200 deg celcius for 15 minutes. Now make a cover of aluminium foil on the baking tray and place the threaded & marinated paneer, capsicum and onion on the tray.
• Now grill the paneer cubes and veggies in the oven at 200 deg cesius or 350 deg Foenhite for 10-15 minutes (depends on the oven temp. & quantity of the marinated items)
• During grilling remove tikka halfway and turn them to other side for rest of the 5-8 minutes. Remove when paneer gets grilled
• During this grilling process just keep an eye on the oven and remove the paneer tikka while it turns golden and crisp.

For making Puree for Gravy

• Heat the oil in the oil pan and add chopped onion (that you kept aside for the Masala gravy) , and saute them until onion turns a little golden on medium flame.
• Add red chilli powder and Garam Masala to the onions . Sauté for the next 2 minutes until a rich aroma of the spices emerges.
• Introduce tomatoes, cashews, sugar, and salt to the mixture, and sauté until the tomatoes become mushy.
• Once the tomatoes are soft and mushy, turn off the flame and let the mixture cool completely.
• Transfer the cooled mixture of tomatoes and onions into a blender. Add some water and blend into a smooth puree

Final steps for Paneer Tikka Masala

• Heat the same oil pan that you used for the items to prepare puree with 2 teaspoon of oil.
• Add ginger garlic paste and saute it for 1 minute or till its raw smell disappears.Now add tomato puree (be watchful as it may splash) .Stir well until you see traces of the oil on the top and the sides of the puree
• Add red chilli powder for brighter look ( but do it by following taste and add method),Add turmeric, chilli, coriander and garam masala powder,Stir so nicely that all these masala(spices) get mixed with this puree evenly… keep stirring
• Now add water to the gravy .Cover the preparation and allow it to cook until the gravy achieves a desirable thickness, accompanied by the appearance of traces of oil. Remember to intermittently stir the mixture
• Once the gravy attains a thick yet pourable consistency, gently crush kasoori methi between your palms and evenly sprinkle it over the gravy.
• Taste the gravy and add salt to your taste.
• Now add Grilled paneer Tikka to this Masala Gravy.Cook for 1-2 min. mix gently in between.Now Garnish With cream and add some fresh chopped coriander leaves. Put off the Flame
• Serve this Paneer Tikka masala with the Roti,Naan or Rice.

Calorie Calculation Table

Here values are approx…

Now that you’ve grasped the insights and instructions on the art of crafting Paneer Tikka Masala, here are some key points to ensure your journey in perfecting this dish remains truly unforgettable.

Tips & Expert Advice

• Curd (Yogurt): For marinating the paneer cubes, don’t use curd that has become sour.
• Marination: Please don’t use curd that became sour for Marination. Always use plain full-fat or Greek yogurt (thick curd) for the marinade
• Consistency: The consistency of the gravy is medium to medium-thick. So add and adjust water quantity accordingly to get the consistency that you may like
• Grilling or Frying – During the process of grilling or pan-frying, avoid prolonged cooking of the paneer cubes to prevent them from becoming rubbery.
• Paneer: Paneer is firm cottage cheese made from curdling milk with lemon juice or vinegar. if it is not available nearby you. you can prepare paneer at your home with following easy steps.. & the taste of recipes from this homemade paneer will be just wow!

Serving

This is superhit paneer tikka masala , ready to be served. Now serve this paneer tikka masala with jeera rice, basmati rice, and Butter Naan roti

The beauty of Paneer Tikka Masala not only lies in its rich flavors and taste but also its adaptability or the freedom PTM offers in serving to suit one’s personal culinary desires

it can be consumed in Multiple Ways! if someone on your table prefers to enjoy it solo he/she can enjoy paneer tikka masala serving on its own…solo in a cozy bowl…! if you like it with basmati rice or jeera rice that’s an elegant choice. if you like Naan or Roti you can do it…Trust me any Indian dish is incomplete without the warm embrace of Naan or Roti —count me in on that one!

if you are interested I have placed some basic info about Paneer Tikka and Masala. you will find it useful in your PTM journey along with some faq in the section below.

Should you have an interest, I have provided fundamental information on Paneer Tikka and Masala. You may find it beneficial for your exploration of Paneer Tikka Masala, accompanied by frequently asked questions in the section below.

What is paneer?

Paneer is a firm, mild, and delightful type of cheese, that shares similarities with the curd found in cottage cheese.

Paneer is a culinary gem that brings a delightful touch to the world of dairy. This firm, mild, and delightful variety of cheese exhibits resemblances to the curd commonly found in cottage cheese. It holds a prominent place in the Indian kitchen and you will get a lot of curries frequently featuring in a myriad of curries served in Indian restaurants. . If you are unable to find paneer in a store, you can also make it at your home in easy steps

What is Tikka

The word Tikka generally tells about the pieces. Tikka, a term playfully translating to ‘bits’ or ‘pieces,’. ; in general Tikka dishes are cooked over hot coals or in tandoor or baked at high temperature. To make it at your home you can bake it in your oven and air fryer.

What is Masala

Masala is a general term for spices in India. in this recipe, Masala denotes the importance of masala in this recipe off paneer tikka masala.
Here it means the mixture of spices. in the case of the paneer tikka masala recipe, we mix onion and tomato along with red chili, coriander, turmeric, etc..

Common FAQ

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