How long does Paneer Tikka Masala take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Paneer Tikka Masala serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Paneer Tikka Masala vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paneer Tikka Masala spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Paneer Tikka Masala?

200 grams Paneer, ¼ cup Curd, 1 cup Tomato Puree, ½ cup Fresh Cream, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 1 tsp Chaat Masala Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Tikka Masala?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paneer Tikka Masala?

About 488 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paneer Tikka Masala

Name: Paneer Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Punjabi
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Mustard Oil; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ cup Curd; 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; ¾ tsp Salt; 0.26 tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Chaat Masala Powder; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi; 1 tsp Besan Flour; 1 tbsp Besan Flour; 200 grams Paneer, Diced; ½ cup Green Capsicum, Diced; ½ cup Onion, Diced; ½ cup Tomato, Diced; 1 Charcoal; 1 tsp Oil; As Needed Butter, Melted; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 cup Tomato Puree; ½ tsp Salt

40 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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9 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Punjabi paneer tikka masala: charcoal-smoked paneer skewers in a tomato gravy with cream, kasuri methi and butter. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 40 min, video.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

31 items

4 people

Mustard Oil1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Curd¼ cup
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Salt1¼ tsp
Turmeric Powder0.51 tsp
Garam Masala Powder¾ tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Chaat Masala Powder1 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Besan Flour1 tsp
Besan Flour1 tbsp
Paneer, Diced200 grams
Green Capsicum, Diced½ cup
Onion, Diced½ cup
Tomato, Diced½ cup
Charcoal1
Oil1 tsp
Butter, MeltedAs Needed
Oil1 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1 cup
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Tomato Puree1 cup
Sugar½ tsp
Water½ cup
Fresh Cream½ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Butter, Cold2 tbsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	488kcal	1952kcal
Protein	14g	55g
Carbohydrate	22g	90g
Fat	39g	157g
Fibre	4.4g	18g
Sugar	10g	40g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Mix the mustard oil and red chilli powder together first to enhance the colour. Add all the other ingredients for the marination. Add the paneer and the vegetables and mix gently.
Mustard OilRed Chilli PowderCurdGinger Garlic PasteLemon JuiceSaltTurmeric PowderGaram Masala PowderCumin PowderChaat Masala PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderKasuri MethiBesan FlourBesan FlourPaneerGreen CapsicumOnionTomato
2
Place the hot charcoal (in a metal bowl) in the bowl of paneer. Add oil, cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.
CharcoalOil
3
Arrange the paneer on wooden skewers, alternating with onion, capsicum and tomato.
4
Cook the paneer skewers by searing them directly over the flame, until they are slightly charred on all sides. Brush with melted butter and set aside.
Butter
5
In a pan, heat oil and add the onion. Saute until the onion turns golden brown.
OilOnion
6
Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder and coriander powder, and saute.
Ginger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCumin PowderCoriander Powder
7
Add tomato puree, salt and sugar. Cook until the oil floats on top (5 to 7 minutes) and the mixture has thickened slightly. The raw taste of the tomato should have disappeared by this stage.
Tomato PureeSaltSugar
8
Add water and bring it to a simmer. Add in cream, garam masala powder and kasuri methi. Mix well and bring it to a simmer.
WaterFresh CreamGaram Masala Powder
9
Finish with coriander leaves and cold butter to give the gravy a velvety finish. Serve along with the paneer tikka. You could also mix the paneer and gravy together while adding the cream.
Coriander LeavesButter

Before you start

How long does Paneer Tikka Masala take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Tikka Masala serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Tikka Masala vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Tikka Masala spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Paneer Tikka Masala?: 200 grams Paneer, ¼ cup Curd, 1 cup Tomato Puree, ½ cup Fresh Cream, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 1 tsp Chaat Masala Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Tikka Masala?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Tikka Masala?: About 488 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

4 notes

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MaliniAugust 2024
adults in my family are usually not a big fan of panner but after I made this they was like "wow yum yum" 😋💕 thank you guys ❤️
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A Cookd cookFebruary 2023
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Preethi SukumarDecember 2021
Cooked it several times. Become fav Paneer recipe.
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A Cookd cookNovember 2021
Really restaurant style...😊