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    Paneer Tawa Masala ~ Gourmet Gravy - Side Dish for Naan / Roti

    Published: May 3, 2014 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 14 Comments

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    This is another version of similar paneer rich gravy to be served with naans. The paneer butter masala that gets serve has that thick gravy, that seems to have a nice gravy along with fine onion pieces. In all the gravies that I have been trying recently, I have been trying to replicate that at home.

    Today's dish is made more rich and spicy by adding paneer that is fried with spices after marinating it with the masala.

    Needless to say, it was so delicious and makes a great party dish.

    Well, I have loads to talk about, yet hardly have the energy to write. My relatives are here and the house is bursting with people and noise and I am finding it hard to sneak and blog. So the posts are going to be very short!

    It's Konda's birthday today and I am planning to make a cake, and also have her friends coming in. So it's going to be quite a hectic day.





    Paneer Tawa Masala

    Ingredients Needed
    For the Paneer Marinade
    Paneer - from 1 litre milk, cubed (can use about 500 gms)
    Kasoori methi - 1 tbsp crushed
    Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
    Chat masala - 1 tsp
    Chili powder - 1 tsp
    Butter - 1 tsp
    Salt a pinch
    Mix the paneer with the spices and rest it for 15 - 20 mins. Then toss it in butter in a non stick pan till golden and keep it aside.
    For the Gravy
    Oil - 2 tsp
    Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
    Ajwain - 1/2 tsp
    Onion puree - 1 cup
    Onion, finely chopped - 1 cup
    Tomato puree - 1 cup
    Garlic paste - 3 -4 cloves
    Green chilies - 2 -3 nos
    Coriander powder - 1 tsp
    Punjabi Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
    Shah jeera - 1/4 tsp
    Salt to taste
    Butter - 2 tsp
    Fresh cream - 1 tbsp
    How to make Paneer Tawa Masala
    Heat a non stick pan, temper with cumin seeds and ajwain.
    Once they crackle, add the onions and saute till light brown.
    Add the onion puree, saute well, then add the green chilies, garlic paste. Once the onion puree turns colour, add the finely chopped onions. Saute well till it browns.
    At this stage add the caraway seeds, then add the tomato puree along with coriander powder, garam masala and saute for a minute.  When oil separates, add about 1/2 cup of water to this mixture and mix well. Bring to a boil. Cook till the masala is well cooked and becomes thick.
    Add the fried paneer, then cream. Cook for 10 mins in simmer. Just before serving, add the butter and garnish with coriander leaves.
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    Paneer Tawa Masala ~ Gourmet Gravy - Side Dish for Naan / Roti

    Course Main Dish – Gravies
    Dish Type Paneer Dishes
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For the Paneer Marinade

    • Paneer from 1 litre milk, cubed (can use about 500 gms)
    • 1 tbsp Kasoori Methi crushed
    • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
    • 1 tsp Chat Masala
    • 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
    • 1 tsp Butter
    • Salt a pinch

    For the Gravy

    • 2 tsp Cooking Oil
    • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 1 cup Onions Puree
    • 1/2 tsp Ajwain
    • 1 cup Onions finely chopped
    • 1 cup Tomato Puree
    • 3 - 4 cloves Garlic Paste
    • 2 - 3 nos Green Chilies
    • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
    • 1/2 tsp Punjabi Garam Masala
    • 1/4 tsp Shah Jeera
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 tsp Butter
    • 1 tbsp Fresh Cream

    Instructions

    How to make Paneer Tawa Masala

    • Mix the paneer with the spices and rest it for 15 - 20 mins. Then, toss it in butter in a non stick pan till golden and keep it aside.
    • Heat a non stick pan, temper with cumin seeds and ajwain.
    • Once they crackle, add the onions and saute till light brown.
    • Add the onion puree, saute well, then add the green chilies, garlic paste. Once the onion puree turns colour, add the finely chopped onions. Saute well till it browns.
    • At this stage, add the caraway seeds, then add the tomato puree along with coriander powder, garam masala and saute for a minute. When the oil separates, add about 1/2 cup of water to this mixture and mix well. Bring to a boil. Cook till the masala is well cooked and becomes thick.
    • Add the fried paneer, then cream. Cook for 10 mins in simmer. Just before serving, add the butter and garnish with coriander leaves.
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    Comments

    1. Priya Suresh says

      May 03, 2014 at 6:46 pm

      Definitely a gourmet gravy.. None can resist to this beautiful Paneer tawa masala.

      Reply
    2. ramya anand says

      May 04, 2014 at 3:30 am

      This is off topic...Please replace your nonstick pan,I think the nonstick coating has worn off...
      Sorry for being nosy!
      The curry looks suoer yumm..have to try this...

      Reply
    3. prachi agarwal says

      May 04, 2014 at 4:06 am

      looks delicious .............

      Reply
    4. Padmajha PJ says

      May 04, 2014 at 5:08 am

      B'day wishes and hugs to Konda:)
      And this is such a super rich gravy. Am booking all the gourmet gravies to try 🙂

      Reply
    5. Varadas Kitchen says

      May 05, 2014 at 12:32 am

      Another great gravy. Marinating the paneer in masala is a great idea.

      Birthday wishes for Konda.

      Reply
    6. Pavani N says

      May 06, 2014 at 5:57 pm

      Birthday wishes to Konda. Paneer tawa masala looks so mouthwatering and tempting.

      Reply
    7. Harini-Jaya R says

      May 10, 2014 at 3:32 pm

      Birthday wishes to Konda. The gravy looks very tempting.

      Reply
    8. Nisha Sundar says

      May 13, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      belated wishes to your kid Valli. He sure would have enjoyed himself outright. 🙂 🙂

      Reply
    9. Suma Gandlur says

      May 16, 2014 at 12:54 am

      My belated b'day wishes to your daughter. Paneer tawa masala looks inviting.

      Reply
    10. Chef Mireille says

      May 20, 2014 at 4:47 pm

      what a creamy rich gravy and belated happy birthday to Konda

      Reply
    11. veena krishnakumar says

      May 22, 2014 at 3:29 am

      It is quite sometime since i cooked this dish. Looks very rich!!

      Reply
    12. sushma says

      May 27, 2014 at 11:12 pm

      Nice and rich gravy. Perfect for this theme

      Reply
    13. Sapana Behl says

      May 28, 2014 at 6:39 pm

      So rich and delicious paneer curry...

      Reply
    14. jitesh lala says

      July 07, 2014 at 7:14 am

      Nice

      Reply

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