Name: Authentic Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: *For the Paneer Tikka Marinade:**; 400 grams Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (thick, full-fat); 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste; 1 tablespoon Kashmiri Red Chili Powder (for color); 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder; 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder; 1 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala; 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice; 1 tablespoon Mustard Oil (or vegetable oil); 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); *For the Masala Gravy:**; 3 tablespoons Butter; 1 tablespoon Oil (neutral flavor); 2 medium Onions, finely chopped or pureed; 5 cups Tomato Puree (from ripe red tomatoes, strained); 1 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste; 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Paprika (for heat, optional); 1 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1 teaspoon Sugar (to balance acidity); 1/2 cup Heavy Cream; 1 tablespoon Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves); 1/2 cup Water or Vegetable Stock; Salt to taste; *For the Vegetables and Garnish:**; 1 large Bell Pepper (Capsicum), cut into 1-inch squares (red or green); 1 medium Onion, cut into 1-inch squares (petals)

Paneer tikka masala

🇮🇳 India

Punjab,North

Paneer Butter Masala is a popular vegetarian dish in Indian cuisine. It is a creamy and aromatic curry made with soft cubes of paneer (a type of Indian cheese), butter, tomato sauce, and a blend of flavorful spices such as cumin, coriander, and garam masala.

vegetarian

spicy

main course

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