Paneer Tikka Masala

Ingredients:

250 gm paneer, cubed

2 1/2 tsp chilli powder

1/4 tsp coriander powder

3/4 tsp garam masala

1 tsp crushed ginger

2 tbsp yoghurt

2 medium onions, chopped

1 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic, crushed

2 big tomatoes

1/2 capsicum, cubed

1 1/2 tbsp kasuri methi

1/4 cup fresh cream

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

salt to taste

5 tbsp oil

Preparation:

1. Marinate the paneer cubes with 1 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp crushed ginger, yoghurt and salt and keep it covered in the refrigerator for an hour.
2. Grind tomatoes to make puree and keep it aside.
3. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and toast/ stir fry the paneer cubes till light golden brown on all sides. Keep it aside.
4. In another pan, heat 3 tbsp oil and add cumin seeds and let it crackle.
5. Add the chopped onion and capsicum and saute till soft and slightly brown.
6. Add crushed ginger-garlic to this and saute for few seconds.
7. Add 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and salt to this and saute till the raw smell disappears.
8. Then add tomato puree, mix well and cook it for 4-5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup of water to this and cook till thick.
9. Add 1/4 tsp garam masala, kasuri methi and fresh cream and mix well.
10. Add the roasted paneer cubes and mix gently and cook it on low flame for another 2-3 minutes.
11. Remove it from the flame and serve with chapathi, naan etc...

Recipe Source: Sanaa's recipe notebook