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
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.
