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) lemon juice - 5 tsp.
2) grated ginger - 1 tsp.
3) garlic cloves, crushed- 2
4) green chili, chopped - 2
5) chopped coriander - 3 tbsp.
6) chili powder - 1 tsp.
7) salt to taste
8) paneer cut into cubes. - 250g
9) vegetable oil - 2 tbsp.
10) onions, chopped in 1-inch long thin slices- 2
11) turmeric powder - ¼ tsp.
12) thick yogurt - 3-4 tbsp.
13) milk - ½ cup
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.