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Chandigarh · Lunch

Paneer Tikka Masala

Traditional 26. Paneer Tikka Masala recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Paneer (cubed, 1-inch): 300g
• Yogurt: 100ml
• Ginger-garlic paste: 1 tbsp
• Red chilli powder: 1 tsp
• Turmeric: ¼ tsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Oil: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Onions (finely chopped): 120g
• Tomatoes (finely chopped): 150g
• Ginger (minced): 1 tbsp
• Garlic (minced): 1 tbsp
• Cream: 150ml
• Butter: 40g
• Coriander powder: 1 tsp
• Cumin powder: ½ tsp
• Red chilli powder: ½ tsp
• Turmeric: ¼ tsp
• Garam masala: ¾ tsp
• Oil: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Water: 200ml
• Coriander leaves: 2 tbsp

👩‍🍳 How to make Paneer Tikka Masala

1. Mix yogurt, ginger-garlic, red chilli, turmeric, lemon, salt, oil.
2. Coat paneer. Marinate 30 mins.
3. Thread onto skewers. Grill in oven at 220°C for 10 mins, turning once. Or pan-grill 4-5 mins.
4. Heat oil at 160°C. Add onions, sauté 4 mins.
5. Add ginger, garlic, cook 2 mins.
6. Add tomatoes, cook 6 mins until soft.
7. Add spice powders, cook 1 min.
8. Add water, salt. Simmer 5 mins.
9. Blend sauce partially (keep some texture).
10. Add grilled paneer, butter, cream. Simmer 5 mins.
11. Add garam masala. Garnish with coriander.
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