PANEER TIKKA MASALA RECIPE - NO ONION RECIPE

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.