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# Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe
## Step-by-step
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.
add 2 onion and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste. saute until the onions turn golden brown.
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.
saute until the spices turn aromatic.
further, add 2 cup tomato puree and cook well.
cook until the oil separates from the sides.
now add leftover marination mixture and cook on low flame.
make sure to stir continuously and cook until the oil separates from the sides.
further, add 1 cup water and mix adjusting the consistency as required.
add in prepared paneer tikka and mix gently.
cover and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the flavours are absorbed well.
now add ¼ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
finally, enjoy **paneer tikka masala** with tandoori roti or naan.
## 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.
## Video
## 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/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/paneer-tikka-masala-gravy-sabji-recipe/)
## Step-by-step
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.
## Video
## 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.