Smoky Paneer Masala & Fragrant Jeera Pilaf Recipe

About this recipe

A rich and flavorful Indian vegetarian dish featuring marinated paneer cooked in a creamy tomato-based gravy, served with fragrant jeera rice.

Ingredients

• 200 g Paneer
• Pcs Epi Yogurt Mango
• 200 g Cream
• 25 g Kasuri Methi
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli
• 100g Garam Masala
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 250g Green Chilli
• 250g Coriander
• 10G Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix yogurt, 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and a pinch of salt. Add the paneer cubes and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the marinated paneer until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pan, heat another tablespoon of oil. Add cumin seeds, chopped onions, and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
4. Step 4: Add the remaining ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.
5. Step 5: Add garam masala, kasuri methi, and salt. Mix well and pour in the cream. Simmer the gravy for 5 minutes.
6. Step 6: Gently fold in the paneer cubes and cook for another 5 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.
7. Step 7: For jeera rice, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add rinsed basmati rice and 300ml of water. Season with salt and cook until the rice is fluffy.
8. Step 8: Serve the paneer tikka masala hot with jeera rice.