Paneer Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• Paneer(200gm, cut into thin slice)
• Ginger-garlic paste(2tsp)
• Yogurt (2tsp)
• Chili powder(2tsp)
• Coriander powder(2tsp)
• Lemon juice (1tsp)
• Fenugreek leaves/Kasuri methi(2 tsp)
• Turmeric powder(2tsp)
• Tomato (1 large)
• Cumin seeds(1 tsp)
• Salt to taste
• Sugar(1tsp)
• Oil
• Water as needed
• Coriander leaves for garnishing

Preparation

For Tikka

1. Take a bowl, put paneer ,ginger-garlic paste(2tsp), yogurt,chili powder, coriander powder, lemon juice,fenugreek leaves(1 pinch)
2. Marinate the paneer and keep inside the fridge.
3. After 1 hour, put a non stick pan/tawa on flame and put oil on it.
4. when the oil warm(not hot) put the marinated paneer one by one gently.
5. Fry the paneer for 1-2 min and keep the out.

For Tikka Masala

1.  Now take the tomato and cumin seeds and make it a fine paste, keep aside.
2. Now using the same pan, add some oil,when the oil is hot add tomato paste, salt, turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, rest fenugreek leaves.
3. Fry it for 3-4 min, add sugar and some water.
4. Now add the paneer tikkas to the masala, cook it for 2-3 min on low heat.
5. Now Paneer tikka masala is ready. Garnish with some coriander leaves. Serve it with Roti or naan.