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Tandoori Paneer Darts Masala Recipe
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Tandoori Paneer Darts Masala Recipe

A high protein North Indian Recipes recipe with paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into cubes, coal - for coal smoking method, homemade tomato puree. Ready in 1h, serves 4.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
865kcal
Estimated Cost
475-625
Carbs97g
Protein54g
Fats29g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

25 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Tandoori Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe, we will first make the tikka masala

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into cubes(250 grams)chaat masala powder(1 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)
  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine the cream and chopped mint leaves

    tablespoons heavy whipping cream(3)mint leaves (pudina)(5)
  3. 3

    Pound the fennel seeds and ajwain and add it to the yogurt mixture

    fennel seeds (saunf)(1 teaspoon)ajwain (carom seeds)(1/2 teaspoon)
  4. 4

    Add in the remaining tikka masala ingredients into the cream mixture and stir to combine well

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into cubes(250 grams)tablespoons heavy whipping cream(3)chaat masala powder(1 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)
  5. 5

    Place the paneer cubes in a large bowl, add in the marinade and allow it to rest covered for about half an hour to one hour or even overnight

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into cubes(250 grams)
  6. 6

    Make a paste of the ginger and garlic using a pestle and mortar

    clove garlic(3)ginger(1)
  7. 7

    Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the pounded the ginger, garlic and saute for a few seconds

    tablespoons heavy whipping cream(3)clove garlic(3)ginger(1)
  8. 8

    Add the tomatoes and give it a quick boil

    homemade tomato puree(2 cups)
  9. 9

    Add the Paneer along with the marinade and give it a good stir to combine all the ingredients

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into cubes(250 grams)
  10. 10

    Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

    black salt (kala namak)(1/4 teaspoon)salt - to taste
  11. 11

    Cover the pan and allow the Paneer Tikka Masala to simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into cubes(250 grams)chaat masala powder(1 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)
  12. 12

    While simmering, we can prepare the coal for the coal smoking method

    coal - for coal smoking method(2)
  13. 13

    Take a piece or two of coal (about 3 inches big) and hold it over a gas flame with the help of tongs

    coal - for coal smoking method(2)
  14. 14

    The coal will begin to turn red hot and also grey in about 5 minutes

    coal - for coal smoking method(2)
  15. 15

    This indicates that the coal can be used for smoking

    coal - for coal smoking method(2)
  16. 16

    Place this hot coal inside a crack proof bowl

    coal - for coal smoking method(2)
  17. 17

    At this point heat a large wok or a skillet with rim that can be covered on medium heat

  18. 18

    Place the coal along with the bowl over the paneer

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into cubes(250 grams)coal - for coal smoking method(2)
  19. 19

    Place the coal along with the bowl over the paneer tikka masala

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into cubes(250 grams)coal - for coal smoking method(2)chaat masala powder(1 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)
  20. 20

    Add a spoon of ghee or oil on the coal

    coal - for coal smoking method(2)
  21. 21

    It will begin to smoke

  22. 22

    Immediately cover the pan and reduce the heat to low and let it sit for about a minute until the smoke has gone away

  23. 23

    Open the lid and remove the coal cup

    coal - for coal smoking method(2)
  24. 24

    You dish will get a smoked flavored paneer that taste just like the Tandoori Paneer Tikka Masala

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into cubes(250 grams)chaat masala powder(1 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to taste
  25. 25

    Serve the Paneer Tikka Masala along with a favorite Indian Bread, Jeera Pulao, Papad and Raita to me a complete dinner for your family

    paneer (homemade cottage cheese) - cut into cubes(250 grams)chaat masala powder(1 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1/2 teaspoon)

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