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Traditionally paneer tikka is grilled in a tandoor but you get the same amazing taste by broiling in the oven too! It's a famous Indian appetizer where pieces of paneer (Indian cottages cheese) and marinated with yogurt and spices and then grilled until charred. Paneer Tikka Masala - Spiced paneer (Indian cottage cheese) tikka in onion and tomato based curry.
Basil Paneer Tikka Masala and mint yoghurt is one of the most favored of recent trending meals in the world. It is appreciated by millions every day. It’s simple, it is fast, it tastes yummy. Basil Paneer Tikka Masala and mint yoghurt is something which I have loved my whole life. They are fine and they look fantastic.
To get started with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can have basil paneer tikka masala and mint yoghurt using 8 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients requirements - Basil Paneer Tikka Masala and mint yoghurt:
- Make ready 150 g block of paneer (Indian Cheese)
- Make ready 2 small red onions
- Take 50 g fresh basil / 2 level tablespoons of dried basil šæ
- Make ready 2 teaspoons Tikka Masala Paste
- Take 1 fresh lemon š
- Get 2 tablespoons plain Greek yoghurt
- Prepare 1 teaspoon mint sauce
- Prepare Tamarind sauce (optional)
Paneer tikka masala is a popular dish of grilled paneer in spicy onion tomato gravy. Firstly, to infuse the flavors paneer is marinated with yogurt, spices & herbs. Paneer Tikka is a popular and delicious tandoori snack where paneer (Indian cottage cheese cubes) are marinated in a spiced yogurt-based marinade, arranged on skewers and grilled in the oven. If you don't have an oven, then instead of grilling in oven, you can.
Basil Paneer Tikka Masala and mint yoghurt start cooking:
- Chop the paneer into large chunks. Peel and chop onions into halves or quarters (whichever you prefer), I chopped them into quarters. Put both the paneer and onions into a bowl.
- Add the Tikka Masala Paste and the Basil to the paneer and onions. If using fresh basil then chop very finely before adding to the mixture. Squeeze a dash of fresh lemon juice. Give it a good mix and let it marinade for 30 minutes.
- You can use a flat frying pan or griddle. I used a griddle for a nice slightly charred finish. Add oil to the pan and heat on medium. Once heated add the pieces of paneer uniformly onto the pan and the onions too. Turn each piece onto the the next side after 60-90seconds (depending on how hard brown you want the pieces to be). I did 90 seconds. Once each side has had a turn on the pan then its ready.
- Mix the Greek yogurt and mint sauce together as an accompaniment to enjoy the dish. I had tamarind with mine to add a little sweet and sour to the dish.
Paneer Tikka Masala is a gourmet dish which is simple to cook but very flavorful. Mix ginger, salt, pepper, coriander, and yogurt with sliced. This simple paneer tikka masala is packed with flavor. Pan-fried golden brown pieces of paneer are bathed in a rich tomato sauce. The yogurt helps coat the paneer pieces with spices.
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