Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe | Creamy, Flavorful & Restaurant-Style
Make restaurant-style Paneer Tikka Masala at home! Smoky paneer in a rich, creamy tomato gravy. Enjoy this flavorful recipe with naan or rice
Ingredients
- 250 g paneer cubed
- 3 tbsp thick yogurt hung curd
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ¾ tsp red chili powder adjust to taste
- 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp amchoor powder
- 1.5 tbsp besan
- 2 tbsp mustard oil hot
- Salt to taste
- diced bell peppers & onions for grilling
- For the Gravy
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- ½ cup tomato puree
- 8-10 cashews soaked optional
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp kasuri methi dried fenugreek leaves
- ¼ cup heavy cream or cashew cream
- ¾ tsp roasted cumin powder
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, amchoor, kasoori methi, roasted cumin powder.
- Add hot mustard oil and mix all the ingredients well.
- Add paneer cubes and the veggies to the marinade, mix it to coat everything evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (overnight for deeper flavor).
- Cook the marinated paneer on a grill pan by skewering on a bamboo stick or in a non stick grill pan.
- Place the marinated paneer cubes and cook until golden and slightly charred on all sides. Set aside.
- Heat oil or butter in a pan. Add cumin seeds, then sauté onions until golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato puree, cashews (if using), turmeric, chili powder, paprika, salt and coriander powder. Roast it well until the raw smell goes away.
- Add 3 tbsp of whisked yogurt while lowering the heat. Let me simmer until the oil is released. Add in hot water to make gravy.
- Check the spice levels and adjust according to your taste and preference.
- Stir in garam masala, kasuri methi.
- Add grilled paneer tikka cubes and gently mix.
- Finish with cream and garnish with coriander leaves.