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Paneer Tawa Masala Recipe

Last Modified: August 8, 2020

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How To Make Paneer Tawa Masala, A Lip Smacking Side Dish Using Paneer For Rotis?
paneer tawa masala
Paneer tawa masala, as the name suggests is a gravy in which paneer is marinated in spices and shallow fried on a tawa and then added to a onion tomato based gravy. I was going through my blog last night and i realised that the whole of April, i ve not posted a single decent recipe that s worth my name. Now, that s a thing to be ashamed about. I could see my commitment to the blog fading. And that s because of the weather. Its scorching hot here and i simply cant bring myself to cook something extensive. Let alone bake. The very thought of spending a hot afternoon with my oven is alarming. And i feel the heat as i write the post.
paneer tawa masalaAfter having concluded thati ve after all not been civil to my blog,i decided thati must do something about it. And quickly too. And then there are these bunch of recipes thati ve tagged andretagged but have not made. The fun which lasts as you go on tagging fizzles out when you plan on trying one of them. I mean, it s easier to read about chopped onions but doing the very act is you know alil tearful and alil smelly. See whati mean?

Paneer Tawa Masala

I m out of my lazy phase. And to celebrate that, i made paneer tawa masala, a recipe that i tagged 3 months back but got around to making it only today. Oh the curry was simply brilliant. It was divine to dunk a piece of phulka into the gravy along with a chunk of paneer. This Paneer Tawa Masala is a  party recipe that you can indulge in again and again. Something that doesnt involve all the cashews and grinding but flavorsome and filling. This Paneer Tawa Masala is also my entry to  Healthy Diet~ Veg Side Dishes by Priya

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( Learn how to make Paneer Tawa Masala, spicy curry with marinated cottage cheese cubes)

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Paneer Tawa Masala Recipe

Paneer Tawa Masala is a lip smacking gravy made by dunking marinated and shallow fried paneer in a mild gravy.
Prep Time1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time1 hr 30 mins
Course: Paratha, Side Dish for Roti
Cuisine: North Indian
Servings: 2
Author: Anusha Praveen

Ingredients

  • Paneer 1.5 cups cubed
  • Onion chopped finely 1 large
  • Tomato puree ½ cup
  • Oil 4 tbsp
  • Fresh cream 1 tbsp
  • Garlic paste 1 tbsp
  • Green chilies minced 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder ½ tsp
  • Spices:
  • Shah jeera or caraway seeds ⅛ tsp
  • Cumin seeds ½ tsp
  • Ajwain or bishop s weed ½ tsp
  • Kasoori methi or dried fenugreek leaves 1 tablespoon crushed
  • Spice Powders:
  • Coriander powder 1 tsp
  • Chili powder ½ tsp
  • Punjabi garam masala ½ tsp
  • Chaat masala 1 tsp
  • Garnish:
  • Coriander leaves chopped finely 2 tbsp

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add the chaat masala, kasoori methi, chili powder and the turmeric powder and combine well.
  • Add the paneer cubes to the this and mix well ensuring the paneer is coated well with the mixture. Keep aside for 30 mins.
  • Heat 1.5 tablespoon oil in a kadai.
  • Add the cumin seeds and ajwain.
  • Once they crackle, add the onions and saute till light brown.
  • Now, add the garlic paste, green chilies and coriander powder and saute for a minute.
  • Add the tomato puree next and combine well.
  • Cook till oil separates from the mixture.
  • At this stage, add the cream,caraway seeds, punjabi garam masala and salt and mix well. Saute on  medium flame for about 2 mins.
  • Add about ½ cup of water to this mixture and mix well.
  • Bring to a boil. Switch off the flame and keep aside.
  • Now, heat another pan with the remaining oil and shallow fry the paneer cubes till light brown on all sides. Takes about 8 to 10 mins on medium low flame.
  • Now, add the gravy to the paneer and combine well.
  • If the gravy is thick, dilute with a lil water and cook for about 5 mins until it begins boiling.
  • Once it begins boiling, switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.

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  1. veena krishnakumar says

    April 29, 2012 at 11:37 am

    yummmmmmm….vibhakku romba pidikkum:-)

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  2. Saraswathi Iyer says

    April 26, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    Feeling hungry after seeing the paneer. Very tempting dear.

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  3. Vardhini says

    April 26, 2012 at 5:44 am

    Looks inviting Anu.<br /><br />Vardhini<br /><a href="http://cooksjoy.com&quot; rel="nofollow">CooksJoy</a>

    Reply
  4. Shri says

    April 24, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Oh My! this looks perfect!

    Reply
  5. Nupur says

    April 23, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    This looks sooooo tempting yaar .. Absolutely love it …. Seems like a real Restaurant dish..

    Reply
  6. Radhika says

    April 23, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    want to dip my fingers, pull out the cubes and pop it right into my mouth. Scrumptious.

    Reply
  7. Priya says

    April 23, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    ANything with paneer is our family favourite,paneer tawa masala looks marvellous and super tempting..

    Reply
  8. jeyashrisuresh says

    April 23, 2012 at 8:48 am

    Even i make this very often as my daughter is a big fan of this. looks inviting

    Reply
  9. Deeksha says

    April 23, 2012 at 7:29 am

    super yummy!!

    Reply
  10. Rasi says

    April 23, 2012 at 4:00 am

    the paneer taw a masala looks absolutely delicious.. i am sure your blog is might pleased :)<br /><br /><a href="http://rascookbook.blogspot.com/2012/03/wtml-event-announcement-giveaway.html&quot; rel="nofollow">Ongoing Event : WTML</a>

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  11. Sravs says

    April 23, 2012 at 3:52 am

    Quiet inviting and wonderful paneer !!<br /><br />Ongoing event <a href="http://sravscc.blogspot.com/2012/04/announcing-cooking-concepts-9-spring.html&quot; rel="nofollow">CC:Spring Seasonal Food</a>

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  12. Chandrani says

    April 23, 2012 at 8:09 am

    Paneer tawa masala looks so spicy and yummy. Perfect side dish for roti or paratha.<br /><br />Cuisine Delights<br /><a href="http://cuisinedelights.blogspot.in/2012/02/my-monthly-event-spotlight-Healthy-breakfast-ideas.html&quot; rel="nofollow"> My Monthly Event – Spotlight : &quot;Healthy Breakfast Ideas&quot;</a>.

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  13. Lavanya T R says

    April 23, 2012 at 4:11 am

    Looks delicious and mouth-watering :)<br />http://lavanyasrecipes.blogspot.com/

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  14. Poonam Borkar says

    April 23, 2012 at 6:12 am

    looks super tempting..loved the presentation..superb!!<br /><a href="http://www.spicy-aroma.com/&quot; rel="nofollow"><b>Spicy-Aroma</b></a>

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