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Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe

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Step-by-step

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firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. add 1 bay leaf, ½ inch cinnamon, 2 pods cardamom, 3 cloves and 1 tsp cumin. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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add 2 onion and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste. saute until the onions turn golden brown.
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keeping the flame on low, add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and 1 tsp salt.
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saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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further, add 2 cup tomato puree and cook well.
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cook until the oil separates from the sides.
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now add leftover marination mixture and cook on low flame.
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make sure to stir continuously and cook until the oil separates from the sides.
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further, add 1 cup water and mix adjusting the consistency as required.
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add in prepared paneer tikka and mix gently.
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cover and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the flavours are absorbed well.
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now add ¼ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
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finally, enjoy paneer tikka masala with tandoori roti or naan.paneer tikka gravy sabji restaurant style

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How to marinate paneer

  1. firstly, in a large bowl take ¾ cup curd, ¼ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp pepper powder and ½ tsp garam masala.
  2. also add ¼ tsp ajwain, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp kasuri methi, 2 tbsp besan and 2 tsp oil.
  3. further, add 2 tsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste. mix well making sure everything is well combined.
  4. now add ½ capsicum, ½ onion and 14 cubes paneer.
  5. mix well making sure everything is well combined.
  6. cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.
  7. after 1 hour, insert into skewer and grill until golden brown.

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Notes

  • firstly, make sure to marinate the paneer well, else the paneer will not be flavourful.
  • also, i have not used any food colour, the colour is due to the addition of kashmiri red chilli powder.
  • additionally, cook the tomato base really well else the gravy will taste raw.
  • finally, paneer tikka masala can also be flavoured by preparing paneer tikka in tandoor.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/paneer-tikka-masala-gravy-sabji-recipe/