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Paneer Tikka Masala



Paneer Tikka Masala

Paneer tikka masala is a popular restaurant dish with grilled paneer simmered in a rich tomato gravy.It is a vegetarian version of chicken tikka masala and is easy to put together. It is a perfect accompaniment with rotis and naan.


Recipe adapted from Sanjeev Kapoor

Ingredients
To marinate

Paneer - 400 grams
Red bell pepper- 1
Green Bell pepper 1

Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/3 tsp
Kashmiri Chilly powder- 1/2 tsp
Garam masala- 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder- a pinch
Oil - one tsp

Yogurt- 1/2 cup (hung curd)

For the gravy
Onion - 2 medium
Tomatoes- 3 medium
Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/3
Chilly powder- 3/4 tsp
Coriander powder- 1 tsp
Garam masala- 1 tsp
Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp
Kasoori methi- a pinch
Bay leaf- 2
Cinnamon stick- 1
Cloves-2
Cardamon 2
Sugar- 1 tsp
Cream- 1/2 cup

Cut paneer,bell pepper into one inch cubes. Marinate with the rest of the ingredients listed under marinade and keep aside for half an hour. Grill it on a grill pan and set aside. ( Check how to make Paneer Tikka)
Heat oil in a pan and add bay leaves,clove, cinnamon and cardamon and saute for a minute.
Add onions and saute till golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for another minute.  Finally the tomatoes and salt and cook till tomatoes and soft.
Switch off the flame and allow this mixture to cool. Put into food processor and make a fine puree of this. Pour it back the pan and simmer till oil separates.
Add turmeric powder,chilly powder,coriander powder,garam masala and cumin powder.Adjust consistency by adding half cup of water and bring to a boil.
Gently stir in the grilled paneer and bell peppers and the kasoori methi powder. Cover and cook for about two to three minutes. Finally add sugar and cream and simmer for one more minute. Serve with chapathi or naan.

Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy!

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  1. Sahasra RecipesMarch 21, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Mouthwatering and tempting...

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  2. UnknownMarch 21, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Superb tikka masala looks so superb chechi

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  3. divyaMarch 21, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    who can resist this.. Love it..

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  4. UnknownMarch 21, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    so tempting masala...

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  5. Home Cooked foodMarch 21, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    What a tempting dish

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  6. SwathiMarch 21, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Nalla creamy gravy, evide ayairunnu,

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  7. Priya SureshMarch 21, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Such a droolworthy masala, cant ask more..

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  8. TeenaMarch 21, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Ahh what a mouthwatering dish! Slurp ;)

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  9. UnknownMarch 21, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Tempting curry:)

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  10. Amina CreationsMarch 21, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    fabulous recipe... mouth watering...

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  11. www.mahaslovelyhome.comMarch 21, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    one of d fav recipe in paneer... just mouth watering...

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  12. SonaMarch 21, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    delicious curry..

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  13. ManjusfoodbitesMarch 21, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Mouth watering paneer tikka masala........... Too good.

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  14. Sangeetha NambiMarch 21, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Looksssssssss sooo creamy and rich...
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  15. MélangeMarch 21, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Slurp !! So perfect it looks Suja that I am virtually drooling over this creamy paneer...Pass me the bowl..Torturing girl!

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  16. MélangeMarch 21, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Slurp !! So perfect it looks Suja that I am virtually drooling over this creamy paneer...Pass me the bowl..Torturing girl!

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  17. Priya SatheeshMarch 21, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    wow.. Mouthwatering curry...

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  18. Sweet'n'SavouryMarch 22, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    lOVELY RICH GRAVY

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  19. UnknownMarch 22, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    one of my fav gravy. Love to have it roti...

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  20. saraniskitchenMarch 22, 2013 at 3:02 AM

    Super delicious gravy...Looks fantastic

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  21. ChitzMarch 22, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    Wow.. rich one..

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  22. HemaMarch 22, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    Looks so creamy and delicious..

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  23. LavanyaMarch 22, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    Yummy yummy paneer :)
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  24. UnknownMarch 22, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    so delicious and so creamy!!! love tikka!!
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  25. Shobha KamathMarch 22, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Wonderful looking dish ! Loved it!

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  26. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    that looks delish, just like the restaurant ones.
    anything with paneer is YUM!

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  27. JulieMarch 22, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    looks divine,perfect with rotis/naan..Yummy!!

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  28. radhaMarch 23, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Nice vegetarian twist to tikka masala. Looks so rich and delicious

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  29. AJMarch 23, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    Very nice, it looks delicious!

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  30. UnknownMarch 23, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Looks super yummy! I love paneer!
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  31. ShabbuMarch 24, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    Delicious and creamy paneer tikka masala..yummy..

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  32. Rafeeda ARMarch 25, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    too good... mouthwatering...

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  33. Padhu SankarMarch 25, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Too tempting!

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  34. Nisa HomeyMarch 25, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Yummy tikka masala.

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  35. Kaveri VenkateshMarch 26, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Very delicious and yummy tikka masala....Love anything with paneer

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