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Paneer Tawa Masala

Paneer Tawa Masala

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Paneer Tawa Masala

The other day I prepared Paneer Tawa Masala with phulkas for brunch. Last week, Nehal had a long unexpected break from school due to the bandh and breakfast was served pretty late in the mornings. Well, we had late nights and lazy mornings. 🙂

Every now and then, I try to make a special paneer dish to go with rotis, away from the routine palak paneer or paneer butter masala. The possibilities with paneer are endless and I always look forward to try new and exciting flavors. Paneer Tawa Masala, is a simple, easy to put together special dish. It is a combination of sweet and tangy flavors with a creamy textured sauce. Serve this restaurant style vegetarian delight with phulka or naan.

Paneer Tawa Masala

  Prepare time:  Cook:  Serves: 5  Cuisine: indian paneer,paneer-recipes,All Recipes,Indian Curry Recipes,Indian Paneer Recipes,Indian Vegetarian Recipes,North Indian Recipes
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 Ingredients

  •   Paneer 1/4 kg, cubed, place in warm water for 10 mts and drain
  •   Curd 1 tbsp (yogurt) optional
  •   Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
  •   Carom seeds 1/2 tsp (vaamu/ajwain)
  •   Kasoori methi 1 1/2 tsps, crushed
  •   Onion 1, large, finely chopped
  •   Ginger 1/2", finely minced
  •   Green chili paste 1 tsp (grind 2 green chilis 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 tsps
  •   Salt to taste
  •   Coriander leaves for garnish
  •   Oil 2 1/2 tbsps

Method for making Paneer Tawa Masala

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

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

  3. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel. Once hot, add cumin seeds and carom seeds and allow to splutter. Add chopped onions and saute for 5 mts. Add minced ginger and green chili paste and saute for 2 mts.

  4. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and kasoori methi and mix well. Add tomato puree and cook for 6-7 mts or till oil separates.

  5. Add the roasted paneer pieces to the onion-tomato mixture and mix well. Add half a cup of water and cook for 5-7 mts on low to medium flame.

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

  7. Remove to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve with roti or naan.

Tips

  •   Capsicum can also be added. Chop capsicum into 1/2" pieces and saute them like paneer pieces and follow rest of the recipe.
  •   If you do not have carom seeds, omit them.
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