Paneer Tikka Masala

Ingredients

Paneer or Cottage Cheese – 1 ½ cup, cut into cubes

Oil – for shallow frying

To Marinate

Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp

Coriander Powder – 1 tsp

Yogurt – ¼ cup

Lemon Juice – ½ tsp

Dry Mint Leaves – ¼ tsp

Garam Masala – ¼ tsp

Salt – to taste

For Gravy

Onion – 1, chopped

Cumin Seeds – ½ tsp

Ginger – 1 tsp, finely chopped

Garlic – 1 tsp, finely chopped

Green Chilly – 1 tsp or to taste, chopped

Red Chili Powder – 1 ½ tsp or to taste

Coriander Powder – 1 tsp

Cumin Powder – ½ tsp

Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp

Tomato – 2, pureed

Cilantro – handful, chopped

Salt – to taste

Preparation

Marinate Paneer for at least half an hour. Then shallow fry in oil and keep it aside. Use the same oil, add cumin seeds. When splutters, add ginger and garlic. Fry for 30 seconds. Add onion, green chilly and sauté till onion gets soft. Add masalas: Turmeric powder, Red Chili powder, Coriander Powder & Cumin Powder. Fry for a minute. Add tomato puree. Cook with lid on top for 5 minutes in medium heat. Add fried paneer and cook in low heat for 10-15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.