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Tandoori Malai Paneer Gravy

Also known as Malai tikka gravy · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills

Curries & GraviesKebabs, Tikkas & GrillsLow carb

Total30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
Per serving515 cal
Spicemedium

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Tandoori Malai Paneer Gravy

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Tandoori malai paneer gravy of seared paneer in a cashew and curd sauce, smoked with hot coal. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

21 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • OnionOnion, Slices1
  • Cashew (full)Cashew (full), Soaked15
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • SaltSalt1 tsp
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom3
  • Cumin PowderCumin Powder1 tsp
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder½ tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder½ tsp
  • SugarSugar2 tsp
  • Cheese CubesCheese Cubes1
  • Kasuri MethiKasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Mint LeavesMint Leaves10
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves2 tbsp
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli2
  • GheeGhee1 tbsp
  • MilkMilk1.5 cup
  • Chaat Masala PowderChaat Masala Powder½ tsp
  • ButterButter, Melted1 tbsp
  • PaneerPaneer400 grams
  • CurdCurd¼ cup
  • Fresh CreamFresh Cream3 tbsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy515kcal2060kcal
Protein25g99g
Carbohydrate18g70g
Fat39g157g
Fibre1.8g7.2g
Sugar11g43g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

  1. 1

    In a mixer jar, add all the ingredients for the sauce and blend to a smooth paste.

    OnionCashew (full)Ginger Garlic PasteSaltGreen CardamomCumin PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderSugarCheese CubesKasuri MethiMint LeavesCoriander LeavesGreen ChilliCurd

  2. 2

    Add some ghee in the pan and fry the paneer until it develops some colour, allow it to char a bit and get golden brown. Pour in the sauce, cover and simmer for 15 mins.

    GheeMilkPaneer

  3. 3

    Use a piece of coal to smoke the gravy for about 2 mins. Finish with butter and fresh cream. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

    Chaat Masala PowderButterFresh Cream

Before you start

How long does Tandoori Malai Paneer Gravy take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Tandoori Malai Paneer Gravy serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Tandoori Malai Paneer Gravy vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Tandoori Malai Paneer Gravy 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 Tandoori Malai Paneer Gravy?
400 grams Paneer, ¼ cup Curd, 3 tbsp Fresh Cream, 1.5 cup Milk, 1 Onion, 15 Cashew (full), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Tandoori Malai Paneer Gravy?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Tandoori Malai Paneer Gravy?
About 515 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

4 notes
  • C

    A Cookd cookJuly 2023

    This is my first try from cookd app.. It was really good and my family loved it!!

  • B

    bhavana shahJuly 2023

    really good recipe.. but reduce the sugar mentioned.. otherwise it gets too sweet. you can add later if required.

  • B

    Brindha CoumarApril 2025

    My first time cookd recipe, the result was so good and delicious.

  • C

    A Cookd cookApril 2024

    came out well

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