Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe

• For Tikka
• 2 cups Paneer (Cheese)(2-inch cubes)
• 1 Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)(square pieces)
• 1 Onion (thickly sliced)
• 1 Tomato (thickly sliced)
• ½ cup thick Yogurt (Curd)
• 2 tsp Red Chili Powder
• ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
• 2 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
• 2-3 Bay Leaves (powdered)
• ½ tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp Tandoori Masala
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• Salt to taste
  
  For Gravy
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1 large Onion (grated)
• 2 cups Tomato Puree
• 1 tsp Garlic Paste
• 1 tsp Tandoor Masala
• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Butter
• 1 cup Milk
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves (chopped)

• Combine together all the spices for tikka, lemon juice, salt and yogurt in a large bowl.
• Blend the vegetables and paneer to the mixture and leave it for 2-3 hours.
• Preheat the grill to 350 degrees F and arrange paneer and vegetables alternatively in 2 skewers. Grill turning frequently until golden brown from all the sides.
• Remove from skewers on platter and prepare the gravy.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add grated onion along with garlic paste and simmer for a while.
• Add tomato puree and chili powder, tandoor masala and salt. Stir well for 2 minutes.
• Pour in milk and grilled vegetables and paneer. Bring to boil and remove from the heat.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and butter.
• Serve hot with nan or chapatti.