Paneer Tikka Masala

Most Common and very much liked by the people.

Paneer Tikka Masala

Ingredients:

• For Tikka • 2 cups Paneer (Cheese)(2-inch cubes) • 1 Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)(square pieces) • 1 Onion (thickly sliced) • 1 Tomato (thickly sliced) • ½ cup thick Yogurt (Curd) • 2 tsp Red Chili Powder • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder • 2 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste • 2-3 Bay Leaves (powdered) • ½ tsp Garam Masala • 1 tsp Tandoori Masala • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice • Salt to taste For Gravy :• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil • 1 large Onion (grated) • 2 cups Tomato Puree • 1 tsp Garlic Paste • 1 tsp Tandoor Masala • 1 tsp Red Chili Powder • 1 tsp Butter • 1 cup Milk • Salt to taste • 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves (chopped)

How to make Paneer Tikka Masala:

• Combine together all the spices for tikka, lemon juice, salt and yogurt in a large bowl. • Blend the vegetables and paneer to the mixture and leave it for 2-3 hours. • Preheat the grill to 350 degrees F and arrange paneer and vegetables alternatively in 2 skewers. Grill turning frequently until golden brown from all the sides. • Remove from skewers on platter and prepare the gravy. • Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add grated onion along with garlic paste and simmer for a while. • Add tomato puree and chili powder, tandoor masala and salt. Stir well for 2 minutes. • Pour in milk and grilled vegetables and paneer. Bring to boil and remove from the heat. • Garnish with coriander leaves and butter. • Serve hot with nan or chapatti.