Thursday, December 27, 2007

PANEER TIKKA MASALA

Simple yet special, this dish has a tangy flavor. In this dish we marinate paneer in lemon juice, ginger, garlic, green chili, coriander, chili powder and salt, and then cook with onions and yogurt.





Ingredients:





1. 5 tsp. lemon juice


2.1 tsp. grated ginger


3. 2 garlic cloves, crushed


4. 2 green chili, chopped


5. 3 tbsp. chopped coriander


6. 1 tsp. chili powder


7. salt to taste


8. 250g paneer cut into cubes.


9. 2 tbsp. vegetable oil


10. 2 onions, chopped in 1-inch long thin slices11. ¼ tsp. turmeric powder12. 3-4 tbsp. thick yogurt13. ½ cup milk.For Garnishing:Some chopped coriander. Method:1. Mix together lemon juice, ginger, garlic, green chili, half of the coriander, chili powder, salt, and paneer in a bowl . Cover and leave to marinate for an hour.2. Heat oil in a pan and cook onions for 3-4 minutes on low flame till transparent. Add turmeric powder, yogurt, milk and the remaining coriander. Stir for a few minutes till the sauce thickens.3. Add the paneer mixture in the sauce and cook for 5 minutes on medium flame. Adjust the seasoning.4. Serve hot garnished with fresh coriander with your choice of Indian bread or rice.

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