Friday, January 15, 2010

PANEER TAWA MASALA RECIPE | PANEER RECIPES

paneer tawa masala
Paneer tawa masala is a exotic paneer recipe made by marinating the paneer with aromatic spices.
This  recipe i tried from TARLA DALAL’s cook book and was came quite well and tasted very yummy. A must try recipe and easy one too. I made slight variations to the original one.
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Paneer tawa masala recipe

  Preparation Time : 10 mins + 30 mins standing time | Cooking Time : 25 Mins |Serves: 3-4

     Paneer cubes   1 cup
     Kasoori methi   1 tblsp
     Red chili powder  1 tsp
     Turmeric powder   a pinch
     Chaat masala   1/2 tblsp
     Ajwain | omam   1/4 tsp
     Cumin seeds   1/4 tsp
     Onion   2
     Garlic    2 pods
     Coriander powder  1/2 tsp
     Tomato puree  1/2 cup
     Fresh cream | milk   3 tblsp
    Garam masala   1/4 tsp 
    Oil   3 tblsp
    Coriander leaves  few
     

paneer masala

Method:

  • Marinate the paneer cubes along with kasoori methi,chilli powder,turmeric powder,chat masala and salt. Keep aside for 1/2 and hour.
  • After 1/2 an hour ,heat a kadai and add 2 tblsp of oil and fry the marinated paneer till golden brown and keep aside.
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  • Heat remaining oil in the same kadai and temper the cumin seeds and ajwain seeds.
  • when it crackles add the crushed garlic and chopped onions.
  • Fry till golden brown.
  • Now add the coriander powder and tomato puree. Mix well
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  • Cook till the oil separates from the gravy.
  • Add the paneer cubes and garam masala to it.
  • Add the cream/milk to it.
  • Mix gently.
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  • Garnish with coriander leaves.(since i don't have coriander leaves i didn't garnish)
  • transfer to a serving bowl
  • Enjoy with roti/naan/jeera rice.
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  • Since i have used the tomato puree i got a nice colour.
  • If your using tomatoes ,use well ripe ones. You  can add 4-5 tomatoes.

46 comments:

  1. Lovely color...Love to taste this right away....looks super delicious dear

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  2. Welcome back. Happy Pongal. Nice n yummy paneer recipe. Looks delicious.

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  3. Looks mouthwatering,and sure it would taste and smell great with kasurimethi and ajwain combo! Cute serving kadai :)

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  4. Colourful and yummy!
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  5. Tempting and colourful paneer..

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  6. Another paneer recipe .I love paneer.Dish looks yummy and colourful.

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  7. lovely colour ...awesome recipe

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  8. Welcome back dear..Hope you had a great time!

    Paneer Tawa masala looks real yum... Planning to do this for weekend :)

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  9. Wow!! delicious n yummy paneer recipe...mouthwatering shri...nice bright red colour

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  10. Glad to see u back Jeya..Such a mouthwatering and really tempting paneer masala, feel like having some rite now..

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  11. Hi Jeyashri, welcome back.
    The paneer looks so good and amazing flavours in it, would love to have it with naan.

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  12. Welcome back.. the tawa paneer looks soo colourful and yummy...loved that color.

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  13. welcome back...lovely click jeyashri and nice mouthwatering dish which will be perfect to have with Naan..

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  14. Welcome back, wonderful recipe and a very beautiful click. Belated Birthday wishes to you.

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  15. You put the restaurant dishes to shame.. it looks wonderful.. Nice color and I am sure tastes even better.

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  16. jeya..welcome back...this looks just straight from the restaurant !! Awesome..looks so delicious..

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  17. Looks really tempting:) Lovely photos:)

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  18. Wow looks so yummy and delicious and adding ajwain is new to me .. will try out next time.

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  19. Welcome back jeyashri..Hope u had a great vacation.. the tawa paneer looks so colourful and mouthwatering!!bet it must have tasted great...can't wait to try this recipe.:)

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  20. Hi
    Paneer dish looks so yummy and great pics too...first time here..

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    Cheers

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  21. OOhh!!Nice n yummy Paneer recipe.Love the color,texture.

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  22. Lovely color.
    It looks delicious.
    See soon.

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  23. Hi Jayashri, this is my frst time on your blog and I must say am temted to come again and again. this Paneer tawa masala looks so inviting...bookmarked. love your space and the collection of recipes.

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  24. hello, my first time here..excellent space..this paneer tawa masala looks superb..too good clicks..

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  25. Wow...lovely dish...I love paneer a lot... will try this...

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  26. First time to your blog... you have a very nice blog.. Paneer tawa masala looks mouthwatering.. loved that color..

    Do visit my space when you get free time..

    http://anusouthrecipes.blogspot.com/

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  27. Welcome back !!! tempting color and nice click :-)

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  28. happy pongal and new year.lovely dish..

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  29. Back with a bang huh ? Great recipe which is really gorgeous n so inviting.Wish i could have one naan now :D Irresistible pics.

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  30. Wow! look at that tempting kadai of panner. Mmmm irresistible:)

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  31. My favorite paneer,lloks perfect dear,feel like have it now

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  32. Welcome back..The dish looks awesome..Must be very tasty.will tr sometime !!

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  33. Whooo, Kadai paneer looks gorgeous, Jeyashri...

    Loved the color so much.

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  34. looks so yum...
    And Happy Birthday...

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  35. Looks delicious and mouthwatering colour with tempting pictures. All your recipes got good explanation with nice pictures.

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  36. Hi Jeya, prepared this paneer tawa masala sterday, we enjoyed a lot dear, here is the link of mine: http://priyaeasyntastyrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/06/paneer-tawa-masala.html

    Thanks a lot for sharing this delicious dish..

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  37. Thanks a lot for trying out priya

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  38. This looks Yum !! The colour and the flavour of kasoori methi..all of my favorites :)

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  39. First visit here...Paneer tawa masala looks delicious and nice blog.

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  40. Delicious gravy!! Loved the rich color :)
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  41. I've been on the lookout for a good Tawa Paneer recipe and tracked this recipe across many blogs to finally land on your space! looks like a popular recipe, I am bookmarking it!

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  42. I didn't see SALT in the ingredient list!!! Is actually there or missed???? But I added and it was fine!!

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    1. It is omitted by mistake. thanks for mentioning:)

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  43. you have made all those complicated recipes so easy...Thank You ! :)

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