Paneer Tikka Masala
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Cuisine: Indian
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • About 1 lb. paneer, cut into ¾ inch dice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, for garnish
For Marinade:
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic-ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For Gravy:
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil or butter or coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic-ginger paste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ cup heavy cream
Directions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Combine ingredients of marinade into a medium mixing bowl. Add paneer and toss to coat with marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and let it marinate for 30 minutes to an hour.
  3. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Spread paneer evenly on sheet and bake until light golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Heat oil or butter in a wok or a frying pan until simmering. Sauté garlic-ginger paste with spices until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, kasuri methi and stir to combine everything. Season with salt and sugar. Let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add the baked paneer and stir with the gravy. Adjust the seasoning and let paneer cook with gravy for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally so that gravy does not stick to bottom. Add heavy cream, stir and let the gravy cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm with Nan or Paratha.
Recipe by Lovely Masala at http://www.lovelymasala.com/paneer-tikka-masala/