Paneer Tikka Masala, Green Pea and Paneer Tikka Masala recipe with step by step photos
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How to make paneer for Punjabi matar paneer tikka masala-
To make paneer, rinse a deep non-stick pan with ¼ cup of water and quickly simmer it for 2-3 minutes. This will prevent milk from getting burnt as the water forms a protective layer between the pan and milk. This is generally done in stainless steel pans but, if you have an old non-stick pan it is advisable to make this extra effort so, that the milk does not burn.
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Rotate the pan in a clockwise motion, so the water spreads evenly in the pan. Discard the water and pour 2 liters of full fat-milk. Full fat milk is highly recommended while making paneer as it yield more chenna after curdling resulting into a thick block of paneer.
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Bring it to a boil on a medium high flame. This would take around 8-10 minutes. Learn how to make paneer at home.
For paneer tikkas-
For paneer tikkas, first make the marinade for the tikkas. For that add 1/4 cup thick curds (dahi) in a deep bowl. The curd has to be really thick, else the marinade won’t coat the paneer cubes. If you wish. You can use hung curd.
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Add 1/4 tsp dried ginger (sonth) powder.
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Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi). Always crush the kasuri methi before adding to any recipe.
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Add 1/2 tsp garam masala.
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Add 1 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour). Though used in small quantity, it is necessary to bind the marinade.
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Add 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 1 tbsp oil. This adds gloss and smoothness to the marinade.
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Mix well. Ensure that no lumps remain.
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Add 1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes to it.
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Mix gently and keep aside to marinate for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick tava.
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Transfer the paneer tikka on the tava and cook on a high flame for 2 minutes, while tossing occasionally. Toss them gently so the paneer pieces do not break. Keep aside.
For the cornflour mixture-
For the cornflour mixture, add 1 tsp cornflour in a bowl.
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Add 3/4 cup milk to it.
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Mix well and keep aside. Ensure that no lumps remain. This cornflour mixture adds thickness to the Punjabi matar paneer tikka masala | green peas paneer tikka masala recipe | mutter paneer with tikka masala | Jain matar paneer sabzi.
For the red chilli-coriander powder-
For the red chilli-coriander powder, add 5 whole dry kashmiri red chillies, broken into pieces in a small non-stick pan.
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Add 1 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds.
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Dry roast on a medium flame for 3 minutes.
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Allow it to cool slightly and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
For Punjabi matar paneer tikka masala -
For Punjabi matar paneer tikka masala | green peas paneer tikka masala recipe | mutter paneer with tikka masala | Jain matar paneer sabzi, heat 2 tbsp oil in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add 1/2 cup chopped cabbage. We have used cabbage as a substitute to onion as this is the Jain version of the sabzi.
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Add 1 tsp chopped green chillies. If yoy want the sabzi to be less spicy, add only 1/2 tsp of green chillies.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
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Add 1 1/2 cups blanched , deseeded and chopped tomatoes.
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Add 1/4 tsp dried ginger (sonth) powder, also called as soonth. This adds tanginess to the Punjabi matar paneer tikka masala | green peas paneer tikka masala recipe | mutter paneer with tikka masala | Jain matar paneer sabzi.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add the prepared red chilli-coriander powder.
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Add 1 tbsp jain tomato ketchup.
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Add 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi).
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
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Add the prepared cornflour-milk mixture.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously. Stirring is important so cornflour doesn’t form lumps in the Punjabi matar paneer tikka masala | green peas paneer tikka masala recipe | mutter paneer with tikka masala | Jain matar paneer sabzi.
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Add the prepared paneer tikka.
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Add 1/2 cup boiled green peas.
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Mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Serve Punjabi matar paneer tikka masala | green peas paneer tikka masala recipe | mutter paneer with tikka masala | Jain matar paneer sabzi hot.