Quick And Easy Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe At Home
Learn how to make the best restaurant-style Paneer Tikka Masala at home. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients for a delicious and creamy gravy!
Ingredients
For The Marinade:
- 1 ladle of oil heated and cooled
- 1 teaspoon Kitchen King masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 pinch of carom seeds ajwain
- 1 teaspoon gram flour besan
- 1 pinch dried fenugreek leaves kasuri methi
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- Salt to taste
- 2 teaspoons fresh curd
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 300 grams of Paneer cubed
- 1 large capsicum cut into squares
- 1 medium onion cut into squares
- 1 tomato cut into squares
- 2 green chillies chopped
For The Gravy:
- 1/2 ladle of oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 large tomato pureed
- Water for gravy consistency
- Fresh coriander leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cream
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Marinade
- In a large bowl, mix 1 ladle of heated and cooled oil with all the dry spices: 1 teaspoon Kitchen King masala, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala, and 1 teaspoon red chilli powder.
Step 2: Add Binding Ingredients
- Add 1 pinch of carom seeds, 1 teaspoon gram flour, kasuri methi, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste, and salt. Add 2 teaspoons of fresh curd and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Mix everything perfectly.
Step 3: Coat the Paneer and Veggies
- Add 300 grams of paneer cubes, 1 chopped capsicum, 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped tomato, and 2 green chillies into the bowl. Gently mix so the paneer and vegetables are coated with the spice mix. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Step 4: Start the Gravy
- Heat 1/2 ladle of oil in a pan. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add 1 finely chopped onion and fry until it turns light brown.
Step 5: Cook the Tomatoes
- Add the puree of 1 large tomato. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the raw smell of the tomato is completely gone.
Step 6: Combine and Cook
- Add the marinated paneer and vegetable mixture to the pan. Stir gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add a little water to adjust the thickness.
Step 7: Simmer
- Cover the pan and let the Paneer Tikka Masala cook on a low flame for 15 minutes. Stir it at least 1 time in between so it does not stick to the bottom.
Step 8: Garnish and Serve
- Turn off the heat. Garnish your beautiful Paneer Tikka Masala recipe with fresh chopped coriander and 2 tablespoons of fresh cream. Serve hot!