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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 Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Butter
  • A Pinch Salt

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 Green Chillies
  • 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 nonstick pan till golden and keep it aside.
  • Heat a nonstick 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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