Name: Paneer Tikka Masala | Easy Paneer Tikka Masala Gravy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Paneer/Cottage Cheese Cubes; ½ cup Capsicum Cubes; ½ cup Onion Cubes; 2 tbsp Thick Curd/Yogurt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Fennel Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Oil; Salt as needed; 1 cup Chopped Onions; 1 cup Chopped Tomatoes; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder; ½ tsp ½Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Sugar; 1.5 tbsp Fresh Cream ((low fat)); 1 tsp Kasoor Methi/Dried Fenugreek Leaves; 1.5 tbsp Oil; Salt as needed; Water as needed; Fresh Coriander Leaves ((to garnish))

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Easy to make Paneer Tikka Masala gravy recipe. Learn how to make paneer tikka masala at home with very few ingredients. Delicious paneer gravy recipe!

Most of the week days, I resort to making simple roti and a vegetable side dish to go along with it. Thus when the weekend comes, I go that extra step to make it special. It was during one such weekend recently that I made Garlic Naan. When the bread is not so ordinary, it deserves a nice restaurant style gravy to go with it, isnt it?! That’s why I made this Paneer Tikka Masala gravy.

I love tikkas, especially when made at home. Traditionally tikkas, be it paneer, mushroom or pineapple is made in a special Indian oven called the tandoor. At home it is not possible to have a tandoor oven but easily those recipes can be replicated on a stove top or an OTG. I have made paneer tikka on a flat pan on stove top before and for this recipe, I used my oven.

As such Paneer Tikka is very delicious. When it is simmered in a spicy gravy, it makes a perfect side dish for any Indian bread. This recipe of Paneer Tikka Masala is very simple. It does take some time but it is totally worth the effort, especially since the result is just top class.

I have made this Paneer Tikka Masala twice already since attempting it the first time (sad story: lost my pictures again! What’s with me and losing pictures often.. sigh) and it is much loved at home. I used fresh cream for giving this gravy some creaminess but for a low calorie version, use beaten curd/yogurt. For making this vegan, use tofu instead of paneer/cottage cheese and some cashew/almond cream instead of fresh cream. Check out the detailed recipe and notes below for few tips and tricks.

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Prep Work

1. Preheat the oven at 180°C for ten minutes at least.

To make Paneer Tikka

1. In a bowl, add cubed paneer/cottage cheese pieces, cubed capsicum and cubed onions.

2. Add curd, Kashmiri chilli powder, red chilli powder, fennel powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, salt, ginger garlic paste and oil.

3. Using your fingers, gently toss and mix everything until paneer cubes are well coated. Close and rest this for 20-30 mins.

4. Insert the marinated paneer, capsicum and onion cubes onto skewers. Don’t insert more than 5-6 pieces per skewer. Repeat this with rest of the marinated paneer tikka.

5. In a preheated oven, grill these at 180°C for 12-15 mins or until all the sides are golden brown. If placing on a rotisserie grill, there is no need to turn the skewers. Otherwise, turn them every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking. Set these aside.

To make Paneer Tikka Masala

1. In a microwave safe bowl, add cubed onions and tomatoes.

2. Add some water and microwave on high for 4-5 mins until both tomatoes and onions are cooked. Let this mixture cool down completely.

3. In a blender, add this cooled down onion-tomato mixture and grind it smooth.

4. In a pan, heat oil. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for few secs until the raw smell is gone.

5. Now add prepared onion tomato paste and mix well.

6. Next add in all masala powders – red chilli powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, sugar and salt as needed.

7. Mix everything well and cook on medium flame, closed.

8. Stir occasionally as needed and cook the paste until it comes together and there is no raw smell.

9. Add fresh cream and crushed kasoor methi. Mix well. Cook on low flame for another minute.

10. Add prepared paneer tikka and mix well. Add fresh coriander leaves and remove from heat.

11. Serve hot with some Naan or Kulcha or any Indian bread.

Recipe Notes

Paneer Tikka can be made on stove top too – refer this recipe.
It is optional to cook onion tomato base in microwave. Alternatively boil them in a pan with some water on stove top.
Instead of fresh cream, thick beaten curd can be used (for low cal version) or substitute it with cashew or almond milk/cream.
Adjust spices as per preference.

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Paneer Tikka Masala | Easy Paneer Tikka Masala Gravy

How to make Paneer Tikka Masala

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