Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala is a perfect dish for someone who is looking for a thick, creamy, fulfilling, and a flavorful meatless dish.
Ingredients:
6 oz paneer
2 medium size tomatoes
1 medium size onion
1/2 cup peas
Fresh coriander leaves
fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi)
1 - 2 tsp Sugar or as needed
1 tbsp ghee or butter + 1 tbsp vegetable oil
8 oz Tomato sauce
1/4 cup Cooking cream
splash of water if needed
Marinade spices:
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp fenugreek powder
1 tbs Ginger garlic paste
1 tsp Garam masala + 1/2 tsp
1/2 tsp Chili powder (omit if prefer mild)
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp Salt
Steps:
Cut the paneer into 2 inch cubes and marinate it for half an hour by adding marinade spices
Chop tomatoes and onions onto medium sized cubes
In a heavy bottom pot heat 1 tbsp of ghee and 3/4 tbsp oil on medium heat
Fry the onions till they are golden then add the tomatoes and fry till the tomatoes melt and it all becomes mushy
Add 2 teaspoons of sugar and 1 can of tomato sauce, mix and Turn off heat
Transfer to a blender and mix until you get a nice orange smooth paste
Add 1 tsp oil in the same pot and Sauté the paneer on medium high heat till nice and grilled on Both sides
Add the mushy orange mixture along with cooking cream, peas, and some more butter, sugar, Salt, 1/2 tsp garam masala (if needed)
Simmer on medium flame till thickened for about 5 minutes
Add fenugreek leaves and chopped coriander leaves for garnish
Nutritional Information ℹ️
11 g carbs
11 g proteins
23 g fat
305 calories per serving
Recipe Yields 4 servings