PANEER TIKKA MASALA RECIPE
Paneer tikka masala is a very popular veg side dish recipe and can be prepared in different ways. It is usually served along with butter nan, chapati, paratha like so. I have shared a paneer tikka masala on my blog a few months back. That recipe calls for onion but here am sharing yet another variation in paneer tikka masala without onion. For this recipe, i used Homemade paneer which is very simple to make at home. All you need for making Paneer at home is Milk and lemon juice. Cooking is my passion and i love to cook for my family, friends, and relatives. Nourishing the heart and soul of people through yummy food is something great for a passionate cook like me. Restaurant style paneer tikka masala is very much liked by most of us. Though am not a paneer recipe lover, i love to have this restaurant style paneer tikka masala. So let us see how to make paneer tikka masala recipe without onion.
Also, check this recipe
Paneer tikka masala with onion
INGREDIENTS
Paneer - 200 g, how to make paneer at home
Oil
To marinate paneer
Gram flour / besan / kadalamavu - 2 tbsp
Curd - 2 tsp
Coriander powder - half tsp
Turmeric powder - quarter tsp
Chili powder - half tsp
Salt - little
For the masala
Cumin seed - quarter tsp
Hing / kayam - quarter tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - quarter tsp
Kasuri methi - 1 tsp
Ginger paste - half tsp
Tomato paste - grind together 2 ripe tomatoes in a blender
Red chili powder - 1 tbsp
Cornflour - 1 tbsp
Sugar - half tsp
Salt - as required
Garam masala powder - quarter tsp
Coriander leaves - few, chopped
Fresh cream - 1 tbsp (or use 2 tbsp of butter)
PREPARATION
Here is the video showing how to make paneer tikka masala
- Marinate the paneer with gram flour, curd, coriander powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt. Keep refrigerated for 30 minutes (very important).
- Now heat oil in a pan for shallow frying. Fry the paneer until both sides turn slightly golden. Transfer it to a plate. Set aside.
- Heat a wok with 2 tbsp of oil. Splutter cumin seeds. When done, make the flame to very low. Now add hing, coriander powder, turmeric powder. Saute well for a minute. Then add kasuri methi and ginger paste. Saute until the raw smell disappears.
- Now make the flame to medium and add the tomato paste along with chilli powder. Combine very well and cook until oil floats on the top.
- Then add the cornflour mixed water and combine well.
- Add sugar, garam masala powder and check for salt.
- Now add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
- Add the fried paneer now. Let it cook for 4 minutes. Finally, add a tbsp of fresh cream (or can use 2 tbsp of butter.). Cook for a minute and serve hot.
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