Paneer Tikka Masala

For Marination:

Ingredients:

3/4 lb Paneer (12oz)

2tbsp plain Yogurt

1tbsp grated Ginger

1 1/2tsp Coriander Powder

1tsp Chilli powder

Salt

1tbsp Oil

How to:

• In a bowl, mix together the paneer with yogurt, ginger, coriander powder, chilli powder and salt.

• Let it marinate for an hour in the refrigerator.

• Heat a skillet with oil coated evenly and fry the marinated paneer for a min on each side or until brown.

•  Transfer'em to a plate and keep it aside.

For gravy:

Ingredients:

6 Roma Tomatoes

3 green chilli

2tsp Coriander powder

1/4tsp Turmeric powder

1/2tsp Garam masala powder

1/4tsp Sugar

1/2tsp Paprika

1/2tsp Cumin seeds

Pinch Asafoetida

2 Bay leaves

1 1/2tbsp plain Yogurt

1tbsp Oil

Salt

How to:

• Puree the tomatoes and green chilli together and keep aside.

• Heat oil in the same skillet, add cumin seeds, when it splutters, add asafoetida and bay leaves.

• Now pour the tomato-green chilli puree and cook until raw smell disappears.

• Then add coriander powder, paprika (gives nice color & flavor), turmeric powder, sugar and required salt and cook for 3-4 mins.

• When the masala is all cooked, add yogurt, stir well and cook until the gravy thickens. 

• When you get the desired consistency, add the fried paneer pieces, mix well and cook in a medium-low flame for couple of mins.

• Now add the garam masala powder and cook for another min.

• Check salt for taste, switch off and garnish with cilantro.

Serve hot with chapathi or naan or pulao.

Sending this dish to " Letz Relishh – Paneer" hosted by Jay.