Tawa Paneer Masala Recipe

Tawa Paneer Masala Recipe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:-

Paneer - 1/4 kg, cubed, place in warm water for 10 min. And drain

Curd - 1 tbsp (yogurt) optional

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Carom seeds - 1/2 tsp

Kasoori methi - 1 1/2 tsp, crushed

Onion - 1, large, finely chopped

Ginger - 1/2", finely minced

Green chili paste - 1 tsp (grind 2 green chilies to a paste)

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp.

Red chili powder - 1 tsp.

Coriander powder - 1 tsp.

Garam masala powder - pinch

Tomato puree - 1/2 cup

Fresh cream - 1 tbsp.

Lemon juice - 2 tsp.

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves for garnish

Oil - 2 1/2 tbsp

How to make tawa paneer masala:-

·         Marinate paneer in curd, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chili powder and 1/2 tsp kasoori methi for 10-15 min.

·         Heat a pan, drizzle 1/2 tbsp oil and shallow fry the paneer pieces for 3 m tnossing the contents well. Do not burn them. Turn off flame and remove to a plate.

·         Heat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel. Once hot, add cumin seeds and carom seeds and allow spluttering.

·         Add chopped onions and sauté for 5 min. Add minced ginger and green chili paste and sauté for 2 min.

·         Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder and kasoori methi and mix well.

·         Add tomato puree and cook for 6-7 min or till oil separates. Add the roasted paneer pieces to the onion-tomato mixture and mix well.

·         Add half a cup of water and cook for 5-7 min on low to medium flame.

·         Add garam masala powder and fresh cream and mix well. Add lemon juice and mix well and turn off flame.

·         Remove to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

·         Serve with roti or naan.