Feb 18, 2011

Paneer Tikka Masala

I am back again with a recipe after a  short break.  I'm posting Paneer Tikka Recipe as per my friends' requests.
PANEER TIKKA

Ingredients
Paneer - 200 gm
Bell Pepper - 1 no. cut into cubes
Onion - 1no cut into cubes
Onion - 1 big finely chopped
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
Chilli Powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Ginger Garlic paste - 1tsp
Maida - 1 tsp
Whole garam Masala
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Tomato puree - 3 tbsp
Fresh cream as required
Salt to taste
Oil

Marination
Thick Yogurt (Curds) - 2 tbsp
Red Chilli powder - 2 tsp
Kasuri Methi - 2 tsp
Salt to taste

1. Marinate the paneer, bell pepper and onion with the masala mentioned under Marination. Keep aside

2.  Heat oil in a pan, add whole garam masala. Now add the onions and fry till golden brown.
3. Add turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste fry for a minute. Add maida and fry well.
4.  Now add the tomato puree and fry well until oil leaves the sides of pan
5. Add one cup of water and let it cook on slow flame. Add salt to taste
6. On another pan or grill fry the marinated paneer mixture.
7. Now add this fried paneer mix to the sauce. Check the consistency let it not be too thick or thin.
8.  Cook over slow flame for few minutes.
9.  Add fresh cream as required and put off the flame after one minute.
10. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Yummy Paneer Tikka is ready... Enjoy..
Tip: If you want it to be red in color, add a pinch of color while adding water.
For the Tomato Puree you can use the store bought Puree or else grind one big tomato and use it.