Paneer Tikka
Paneer tikka masala — paneer cubes grilled, then simmered in creamy tomato sauce. Different from plain paneer tikka. Vegetarian alternative to chicken tikka masala.
Prep Time
11 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
436 cal
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- Paneer250 g
- Yogurt½ cup
- Tandoori Masala1
- Cumin1 tsp
- Paprika1 tsp
- Onion1 medium
- Tomato2 medium
- Ginger1 tsp
- Garlic3 cloves
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Paneer250 g
- Yogurt0.5 cup
- Tandoori Masala1
- Cumin1 tsp
- Paprika1 tsp
- Onion1 medium
- Tomato2 medium
- Ginger1 tsp
- Garlic3 cloves
Instructions
- 1
Cube 14 oz paneer. Marinate 1 hour: ½ cup yogurt + ginger-garlic paste + Kashmiri chili + turmeric + cumin + coriander + garam masala + salt + cornstarch.
- 2
Grill paneer on hot pan or under broiler 3 min per side until charred.
- 3
Make sauce: heat butter in pot. Cook 1 chopped onion 8 min. Add ginger-garlic. Add 1 can crushed tomatoes + spices (paprika, turmeric, cumin, salt, sugar). Cook 8 min.
- 4
Blend sauce smooth. Return to pot. Add ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup cashew paste (cashews soaked and blended).
- 5
Add grilled paneer to sauce. Simmer 10 min.
- 6
Finish with garam masala, kasoori methi, butter pat. Serve with naan or rice.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Grill paneer first. Char defines it.
- 2.Smooth blended sauce.
- 3.Kasoori methi at end.
- 4.Don't overcook paneer.
🔬 Why It Works
Paneer tikka masala succeeds when the paneer is properly charred (tikka style) before adding to the smooth creamy sauce. The combination of grilled cheese + creamy tomato-cashew sauce + warm spices creates the iconic vegetarian curry.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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