Paneer tawa masala recipe – Simple and exotic paneer recipe with full video and step by step pictures.

We make different varieties of paneer recipes to pair with chapati. I have posted many paneer gravies in Jeyashri’s kitchen. This recipe I adapted from Tarla dalal’s cookbook. It turned out very nice. It is made using easily available ingredients.

The aroma and the flavour of the spices take this paneer dish to a different level. We are adding chaat masala and dried fenugreek leaves for marinating the paneer. This gives a nice dhaba style taste to the paneer gravy.

The semi-dry gravy pairs well with roti, naan, kulcha, and jeera rice . Also check out Dhaba style paneer recipe , Aloo paneer masala, Pepper paneer gravy, Malai paneer

  • In a bowl add 2 cups of paneer.
  • Add 1 tsp of chaat masala, 1 tbsp of kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves), 1 tsp red chili powder, ½ tsp turmeric powder, and salt.
  • Mix well and keep this aside for 20 minutes. Let this be at room temperature.
  • You can use the paneer directly from the freezer, no need to thaw it.
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  • In a pan add 1 tbsp of oil and add the marinated paneer.
  • Cook this for 3 minutes till the paneer gets nicely roasted.
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  • Keep this aside.
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  • In a pan add 1 tbsp of oil and add the cumin seeds and ajwain.
  • Let this crackle.
  • Now add 2 finely chopped onions to this.
  • Cook till translucent.
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  • Now add the ginger garlic paste.
  • Saute till the raw smell goes off.
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  • Now add the pureed tomatoes.
  • Add 1 tsp coriander powder and salt.
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  • Let this cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in between.
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  • Now add the roasted paneer cubes.
  • Add ½ cup of water to this.
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  • Now the fresh cream or milk.
  • If using milk, you can add boiled and cooled milk or raw milk. Ensure it is full cream milk.
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  • Mix well and let this boil for a minute.
  • Switch off the flame.
  • Paneer tawa masala is ready.
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  • Garnish with coriander leaves.
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Notes:

  1. Adding ajwain gives a nice flavour to the paneer masala.
  2. You can add finely chopped capsicum after the ginger garlic paste is cooked.
  3. Paneer tawa masala pairs well with naan , roti , and jeera rice.
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Paneer tawa masala recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups paneer cubed
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp kasoori methi
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt as needed
  • 2 finely chopped onions
  • 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ajwain | omam
  • 1.5 cups tomato puree I used 2 big ripe tomatoes
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 3 tbsp milk or fresh cream
  • Coriander leaves to garnish

Instructions

  • In a bowl add 2 cups of paneer.
  • Add 1 tsp of chaat masala, 1 tbsp of kasoori methi, 1 tsp red chili powder, ½ tsp turmeric powder, and salt.
  • Mix well and keep this aside for 20 minutes. Let this be at room temperature.
  • You can use the paneer directly from the freezer, no need to thaw it.
  • In a pan add 1 tbsp of oil and add the marinated paneer.
  • Cook this for 3 minutes till the paneer gets nicely roasted.
  • Keep this aside.
  • In a pan add 1 tbsp of oil and add the cumin seeds and ajwain.
  • Let this crackle.
  • Now add 2 finely chopped onions to this.
  • Cook till translucent.
  • Now add the ginger garlic paste.
  • Saute till the raw smell goes off.
  • Now add the pureed tomatoes.
  • Add 1 tsp coriander powder and salt.
  • Let this cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in between.
  • Now add the roasted paneer cubes.
  • Add ½ cup of water to this.
  • Now the fresh cream or milk.
  • If using milk, you can add boiled and cooled milk or raw milk. Ensure it is full cream milk.
  • Mix well and let this boil for a minute.
  • Switch off the flame.
  • Paneer tawa masala is ready.

Video

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