Restaurant Style Paneer Tikka Masala with Butter Naan Recipe | Easy North Indian Dinner Recipe | Delicious Recipe

 

Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe – Restaurant Style North Indian Curry

Ingredients:

For Paneer Tikka:

• 250 grams paneer, cubed
• 1 capsicum, cubed
• 1 onion, cubed
• ½ cup thick curd (yogurt)
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon mustard oil
• Salt to taste

For Gravy:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 10 cashews
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• ½ cup fresh cream
• 1 teaspoon kasuri methi
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Steps of Making Paneer Tikka Masala

1. In a bowl, mix curd, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala, lemon juice, mustard oil, and salt.
2. Add paneer, onion, and capsicum cubes. Marinate for 30 minutes for authentic Restaurant Style Paneer Tikka Masala flavor.
3. Grill or pan-fry the marinated paneer and vegetables until slightly charred.
4. Heat butter and oil in a pan. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
5. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
6. Add tomato puree and cashews. Cook until the oil separates.
7. Add chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
8. Blend the gravy smooth for creamy North Indian Paneer Curry texture.
9. Add cream and kasuri methi to make rich Punjabi Paneer Tikka Masala gravy.
10. Add grilled paneer tikka pieces and simmer for 5 minutes.
11. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Recipe Notes:

• Use charcoal smoke method for Dhaba Style Paneer Tikka Masala flavor.
• Add extra cream and butter for rich Restaurant Style Curry taste.
• Paneer can be replaced with tofu for a Vegetarian Indian Curry Recipe variation.
• Best served with Butter Naan, garlic naan, or jeera rice.

Butter Naan Recipe – Soft & Fluffy Indian Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 cups maida (all-purpose flour)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons curd (yogurt)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Warm milk or water as needed
• Butter for brushing
• Chopped coriander and garlic (optional)

Steps of Making Butter Naan

1. In a bowl, mix maida, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
2. Add curd and oil. Gradually add warm milk or water and knead into a soft dough.
3. Cover the dough and let it rest for 1-2 hours for soft and fluffy Homemade Butter Naan texture.
4. Divide the dough into equal balls.
5. Roll each ball into naan shape.
6. Apply a little water on one side of the naan.
7. Place the wet side on a hot tawa so it sticks properly.
8. Cook until bubbles appear and the naan gets golden brown spots.
9. Flip the tawa upside down over flame for authentic Tandoori Style Butter Naan flavor.
10. Remove and brush generously with melted butter.
11. Garnish with chopped coriander or garlic if desired.

Recipe Notes:

• Use milk instead of water for softer Soft and Fluffy Naan texture.
• Resting the dough longer gives perfect Restaurant Style Naan Recipe results.
• Garlic butter can be added for Garlic Butter Naan Recipe variation.
• Serve hot with Paneer Tikka Masala or dal makhani.