This is a common dish at most Indian restaurants worldwide and many of my non-Indian friends love it so much; they personally asked me to post some of these recipes, so here it is, specially dedicated to all my friends here in FL.
Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe – Grilled Cottage Cheese Cubes in Creamy Gravy
Preparation Time: 1-2 hour
Cooking Time : 20-30 minute
Serves : 4
Recipe Source : Sanjeev Kapoor
Ingredients :
For the Paneer Tikka:
Paneer : 14 0z /500 grms /2 cups (cut into 1 inch thick cubes)
Butter /Ghee : 11/2 tbsp + 1/2 tsp more for brushing
Ajwain Seeds /Carom Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Thick Yogurt /Hung Curd : 1/2 cup
Kashmiri Red Chillies /Paprika : 1 tsp or to taste
Gram Flour : 1/2 cup
Garlic Paste : 1 tsp
Ginger Paste : 1 tsp
Lemon Juice : 2 tsp
Mustard oil : 2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp
Tandoori Masala : 1 tsp
Salt to taste
For the Gravy :
Onion : 4 medium, minced
Asafoetida : a pinch
Garlic : 6-8 cloves (chopped)
Ginger & Garlic Paste : 11/2 tsp
Tomato : 3 (large, chopped)
Tomato Puree : 1/4 cup
Cumin Seeds : 1 tsp
Turmeric powder : 1/4 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chillies/Paprika : 1 tsp or to taste
Coriander Powder : 1 tsp
Garam Masala : 1 tsp
Cumin Powder : 1 tsp
Kasoori methi : 1 tsp (crushed)
Fresh coriander leaves : 1 tbsp (finely, chopped)
Cream or Evaporated Milk : 1/4 cup
Oil : 2 tsp
Salt to taste
For Tikkas :
1. Melt butter in a pan and add the ajwain seeds and gram flour and roast it in a slow flame for a minute till you get a nice aroma. (Note : Care should be taken not to burn the gram flour; the best way is to stir continuously and take the pan off the heat, back to the heat time and again). Allow this to cool.
2. Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 5 minutes. Take them out and wipe them and set it aside or you can use metal skewers without soaking them in the water.
3. To prepare marinate : In a large blow, add 1 tbsp of above roasted gram flour mix, yogurt, kashmiri red chilli powder, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice and mix well.
4. Heat mustard oil till the smoke comes and remove from the fire, now add turmeric powder and stir well; add the turmeric oil into the above marinate mixture and combine well.
5. Mix paneer cubes into above marinate mixture and gently mix well.
6. Arrange paneer pieces on soaked bamboo skewers or metal skewers and set aside for around 1-2 hrs in a refrigerator. (Notes : As paneer is very soft and can break very easily so arrange carefully.)
7. Place the paneer tikka skewers on baking tray covered with aluminum foil, brush with little oil on top.
8. Broil the Paneer in the oven on high for 8-10 minutes each side. (Note : Temperature setting and cooking time may vary depending on oven so adjust the timing accordingly.)
(or) grill the paneer tikkas on a tandoor or barbecue grill over a moderate heat for 6-8 minutes or till light brown in color from all sides (or) Heat oil on a tawa and place the skewers on it. Cook turning the skewers a few times, so that the paneer browns evenly on all sides.(Note : Do not overcook it or the paneer will become chewy.)
9. Take the paneer cubes off the skewers, place on a plate and set aside.
For the Gravy :
1. Heat the oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and when they begin to change colour, add asafoetida, minced onions and sauté till well browned.
2. Add garlic and sauté till lightly browned. Add ginger paste and garlic paste and continue to sauté for another minute.
3. Add chopped tomatoes, salt and cook, covered over low heat till the tomatoes are soft and pulpy.
4. Add tomato purée, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and half a cup of water and cook, covered, over medium heat for three to four minutes, or till the oil separates.
5. Stir in the coriander leaves, kasoori methi, garam masala powder and cream or evaporated milk. Cook for another couple of minutes.
6. Add paneer tikka and stir gently and serve with a dollop of butter on top.7. Serve with Naan,Chappathi,or with any Indian Bread or with Pulao and Enjoy!
Notes :
- This recipe works very well for the chicken tikka masala as well.
- Paneer Tikka without gravy makes a wonderful appetizers/starter. Sprinkle chaat masala and some lemon juice on it and relish it with mint chutney and Enjoy!
Tandoori Paneer Tikka /Grilled Indian Cottage Cheese
Check here for more Vegetarian Gravies
Have a Great Day All!
Sangeetha
Yes I have used homemade tomato puree for this recipe. Hope you get to try this recipe soon. Good luck! Let me know how it turned out.
Cheers!
Sangeetha
Thank you.
Did you make the tomato puree at home or used tomato paste? Please let me know, would like to try this recipe.
The blog is cool
Thanks everyone for your lovely comments.
@ Lyndsey and Gayathri ramsadas, Do try this and let me know 🙂
looks perfect and delicious…
nice and delicious recipe.. looks yummy !!
Very detailed recipe.though out and out rich…Have to try this some day when I have vegeterian friends over!
Wat a fabulous looking paneer tikka masala,highly irresistible.
Not a fan of paneer, but the masala…ah I can clean the whole bowl with just a piece of roti–YUM!
droolworthy and yummilicious recipe.
Tempting me a lot..adipoli
Wonderful pictures and lovely masala
woww… nice and tempting recipe.. love the presentation too.. awesome work dear 🙂
Indian Cuisine
Delicious and stupendous looking paneer tikka masala.
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
so tempting preparation
Thank you so much for this recipe, it looks so good and hard to resist! I am loving all the spices, and have already bookmarked it!
really kothiyavunu.