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Punjab · Dinner

Paneer Tikka Masala

Traditional Recipe 4: Paneer Tikka Masala recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Paneer (cubed 1.5 inch): 400g
• Yogurt: 100ml
• Ginger-garlic paste: 20g
• Red chili powder: 4g
• Turmeric powder: 1g
• Lemon juice: 20ml
• Salt: 6g
• Garam masala: 2g
• Oil: 20ml
• Onions (chunked): 100g
• Green bell peppers (chunked): 100g
• Onions (chopped): 180g
• Tomatoes (crushed): 300g
• Ginger (minced): 15g
• Garlic (minced): 10g
• Cream (heavy): 120ml
• Butter: 45g
• Coriander powder: 7g
• Turmeric powder: 2g
• Red chili powder: 3g
• Garam masala: 4g
• Oil: 35ml
• Salt: 9g
• Water: 250ml
• Coriander leaves: 15g

👩‍🍳 How to make Paneer Tikka Masala

1. Tikka: Mix yogurt (100ml), ginger-garlic paste (20g), red chili powder (4g), turmeric (1g), lemon juice (20ml), salt (6g), garam masala (2g).
2. Add paneer cubes (400g), coat evenly. Marinate 2+ hours.
3. Thread paneer alternately with onion and pepper chunks onto skewers.
4. Heat oil (20ml) in grill pan over high heat (210°C).
5. Grill skewers 3-4 minutes per side until charred. Set aside.
6. Masala: Heat oil (35ml) in large pan over medium-high heat (190°C). Add onions (180g), cook 5 minutes until golden-brown.
7. Add ginger (15g) and garlic (10g), cook 1 minute until fragrant.
8. Add tomatoes (300g), cook 5 minutes until broken down and oil separates.
9. Add coriander powder (7g), turmeric (2g), red chili powder (3g), garam masala (4g), stir 1 minute.
10. Add water (250ml), simmer 8 minutes over medium heat (160°C).
11. Reduce to low (130°C), add butter (45g) and cream (120ml), stir until smooth.
12. Gently add grilled paneer tikka, fold carefully to coat.
13. Simmer 3 minutes. Add salt (9g).
14. Gravy should be creamy and coat a spoon.
15. Garnish with coriander leaves (15g). Serve hot with naan or rice.

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