Paneer Tikka Masala

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Ingredients 

• 200 grams paneer (cottage cheese) ,cubed
• 3 large onions
• 3 large tomatoes
• 1/2 medium green capsicum
• 1/2 cup hung yogurt
• 1/2 cup fresh cream
• 1 inch piece ginger, cut into juliennes
• 2 green chillies, slit
• 3 tablespoons mustard oil
• 2 teaspoons red chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala powder
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2-3 tablespoons oil
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
• 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 cup cashewnut paste
• Finely chopped fresh coriander for garnishing

Method

1. In a bowl take yogurt, one teaspoon red chilli powder, salt, one-fourth teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves, one tablespoon ginger garlic paste, one tablespoon lime juice, half teaspoon garam masala powder and two table spoons of mustard oil. Whisk well and keep aside.
2. Cut paneer into cubes, cut onion into one inch pieces and separate the layers, cut one tomato into half, remove the pulp and cut into cubes.
3. Add the cut capsicum, onions and tomatoes to the yogurt mixture. Mix well. Add paneer cubes and mix gently. Keep aside to marinate.
4. In a pan heat two tablespoons of oil. Add cumin seeds and 2 finely chopped onions to the pan. Cook for seven to eight minutes or till onions start browning.
5. Skewer Pieces of onion, tomato, capsicum and paneer on the satay sticks.
6. Add one tablespoon ginger garlic paste to onions. Sauté for a minute.
7. Add two finely chopped tomatoes and cook for five minutes.
8. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a grill pan, place the paneer skewers on it and cook for two minutes on each side.
9. To the onion tomato masala, add one teaspoon chilli powder, one tablespoon coriander powder, half teaspoon garam masala powder, one-fourth teaspoon turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.
10. Add ginger juliennes, slit green chillies and cashewnut paste to the pan. Mix well.
11. Add half cup water and mix well. Add fresh cream and mix.
12. Add the skewered veggies to the masala.
13. Add half teaspoon garam masala powder, one-fourth teaspoon kasoori methi and remaining lime juice. Mix.
14. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.

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