Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe: Creamy, Spiced, Restaurant-Style
Creamy restaurant-style paneer tikka masala with charred paneer
Ingredients
- 14 oz paneer cubed
- ¾ cup thick Greek yoghurt
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 cup tomato puree
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp kasuri methi
- 3 tbsp ghee or butter
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate paneer 1–2 hours.
- Char paneer until golden.
- Make gravy: brown onion, add spices + tomato.
- Simmer until the oil separates.
- Add cream + kasuri methi.
- Stir in charred paneer; simmer 5 min.
- Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
• Char paneer for authentic flavour
• Better the next day
• Freezes beautifully
• Try vegan or butter-paneer variation
• Pure creamy comfort
• Better the next day
• Freezes beautifully
• Try vegan or butter-paneer variation
• Pure creamy comfort