Paneer Tikka Masala

Paneer Tikka Masala
( Cottage Cheese)

Ingredients:

For Tikka:

200 gms cottage cheese (paneer)

1/4 cup thick curd

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

1/2 tsp tandoori masala powder

1/2 tsp cumin coriander powder

1 tsp red chili powder

1/2 tsp kasuri methi

1/2 tsp chat masala

1 tsp lemon juice

2 tbsp oil 

Salt to taste

For Gravy:

1 cup finely chopped onion 

 2-3 tomatoes pureed

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste 

1 tbsp red chili powder 

1/4 tsp turmeric powder 

1/2 tsp coriander powder 

1/2 tsp garam masala 

1 tsp kasoori methi  

2 tbsp cream 

2 tbsp oil

1 tbsp coriander leaves

Water as required

Salt to taste

Method:

For Tikka:

1. Take thick yogurt in a bowl ,add all marinade ingredients except paneer & mix well.

2. Now add paneer & mix gently,coat all the pieces with marinade.

3.Cover it and let it marinade for at least 15-20 mins.

4. Heat oil in a pan add paneer pieces in that cook from both side till light brown & keep it  
    aside.

For Gravy:

1. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat, once hot add cumin seeds & let them sizzle.

2. Now add onion, cook till light brown then add ginger garlic paste & saute for some time.

3. Add tomato puree & stir for 2-3 mins.Then add red chili powder,turmeric powder,coriander
    powder,salt mix well & cook for some time.

4. Add water & simmer for 5 mins.

5 .Now add garam masala, kasoori methi & cooked paneer tikka,cream & stir.

6. Switch off the heat & garnish with coriander leaves,serve hot.