Paneer Tikka Masala

Paneer Tikka Masala is a rich and creamy Indian dish featuring marinated paneer cubes grilled to perfection and simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. Infused with aromatic spices, it’s a delightful vegetarian option served with naan or rice, perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

Total Time
35-40 minutes

Servings: 2-4

Cuisine: Indian
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✦Ingredients ➦Instructions
  • For Gravy
  • 1 tbsp Oil,
  • 2 Dry red chillies,
  • 2 Green cardamom,
  • 4 medium sized Tomatoes, cut into half,
  • ½ inch Ginger,slice,
  • 2-3 Garlic cloves,
  • 2 medium size White onion, cut into half,
  • ½ tsp Turmeric powder,
  • 1 ½ tsp Degi red chilli powder,
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder,
  • 2 cups Water,
  • Salt to taste,
  • 6 no. Whole Cashew nut,
  • For Marination
  • 1 tsp Degi red chili powder,
  • ¼ tsp Garam masala,
  • A pinch of asafoetida,
  • 1 ½ tbsp Mustard oil,
  • Salt to taste,
  • ½ tbsp Ginger Garlic paste,
  • ½ cup Hung curd,
  • ½ tbsp Roasted Gram flour,
  • 400 gms Paneer, cut into medium size cube,
  • For Onion Tomato Masala
  • 1 tbsp Ghee,
  • 2 tbsp Butter, cubed,
  • 2-3 Bay leaf,
  • 1 large Onion, chopped,
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste,
  • 1 tsp Degi red chilli powder,
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder,
  • ½ tsp Turmeric powder,
  • 1 large Tomato, finely chopped,
  • Prepared Paneer Tikka,
  • Prepared Gravy,
  • ¼ cup fresh Cream,
  • For Smoking
  • Coal
  • Butter, cubed
  • For Garnish
  • Coriander sprig
  • fresh Cream
    • For Gravy
    1. In a deep pot or kadai, add oil once the oil is hot, add dry red chillies, green cardamom.
    2. Add tomatoes, ginger, garlic and saute on medium flame. Add white onion saute well.
    3. Add turmeric powder, degi red chilli powder, coriander powder saute on medium flame for 4-5 minutes.
    4. Add water and mix well. Add salt to taste, cover it with the lid and cook on medium flame for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes get soft.
    5. Add cashewnut and give it a boil. Once it’s cooldown, transfer it into a grinder jar and make a smooth paste of it. Keep aside for further use.
    • For marination
    1. In a bowl, add degi red chilli powder, garam masala, asafoetida, mustard oil, salt to taste.
    2. Add ginger garlic paste, hung curd, roasted gram flour, paneer and mix everything well.
    • For Tikka
    1. In a shallow non-stick pan, add ghee once it’s hot, roast the prepared paneer tikka on the pan.
    2. Basting with ghee and cook from all sides.
    3. Transfer the cooked tikka to the plate and keep aside for further use.
    • For Onion Tomato Masala
    1. In a shallow, add ghee, butter once it’s hot, add bay leaf, onion and saute well.
    2. Add ginger garlic paste, degi red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder saute well.
    3. Add tomato and saute it well for 4-5 minutes. Add prepared paneer tikka, prepared gravy and give a nice stir.
    4. Cook for 2-4 minutes on low flame. Finish it with fresh cream.
    5. In a small bowl, add coal, butter and cover it with the lid for a few minutes to give a nice smokey flavor to the gravy.
    6. Remove the coal aside, transfer the paneer tikka masala into a serving bowl, garnish it with coriander sprig, fresh cream and serve hot with roti or paratha.
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