Paneer Tikka Masala

Paneer tikka masala is a tangy tomato gravy with fried paneer dancing in it.Its a gaurmett side dish in all punjabi cuisine.We can also prepare dry paneer tikka in the same manner.We had parottas and paneer tikka masala for our dinner.

For Marination:
1.Paneer cubes          -        1 cup
2.Thick curd              -        1 tbsp
3.Chilli pwdr            -         1 tsp
4.Lemon juice           -         1 tbsp

For  gravy:
1.Onion                       -          1
2.Tomato                     -         1
3.Garlic pods               -        3
4.Ginger                       -         1/4 inch
5.Green chillies           -        2
6.Chilli pwdr               -        1/2 tsp
7.Garam masala           -        1/4 tsp
8.Cilantro                     -        hand ful

Method:
* Take a mixing bowl and mix all the ingredients for marination.
* Place it in the fridge for 1 hr.
* After an hour,shallow fry it in the tawa ,to golden brown and keep it aside.
* Take a pan add oil,splutter with mustard seeds,cumin seeds .
* Saute the chopped onion and sprinkle some salt .
* When it oozes out oil,add the minced garlic and ginger to the mixture.
* Let it get sauteed well.
* Puree the tomato and dump it in the mixture.
* When the tomato puree is cooked ,add chilli pwdr and mix it well.
* Now slowly fold in the fried paneer cubes.
* Cover and cook for 2 mins .Add cream ,if we want the gravy to be thick.
* Turn off the stove and garnish with cilantro.

Serve hot with chapathi,parotta....