Paneer Tikka Masala

Ingredients for the marinade

• 3/4 cup sliced  Paneer  
• 2 tbsp Yogurt(Curd)  
• 1/2 tsp chilly powder 
• 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste 
• 1/4 tsp cumin powder 
• 1/2 tsp garam masala 
• 1/4 tsp corrander powder 
• Salt as required 
• Oil for frying

Directions

1. Mix all the ingredients except paneer.  Marinate paneer  slices for 1 hour in refrigerator. 
2. Take a pan. Spread oil & fry the paneer on both sides till golden brown. 

Ingredients for the masala

• 1 cup finely chopped Onion 
• 2 tomatoes 
• 1 tbsp Yogurt(Curd) 
• 1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic paste 
• 1 tsp Chilly powder 
• 1/4 tsp Coriander powder 
• 1/2  tsp Cumin seeds 
• 1/2  tsp Garam masala 
• 1 tbsp Butter 
• 3 tbsp cashew paste 
• 2 small Bay leaves 
• 3/4 tsp fenugreek leaves 
• 2 Elachai 
• Few Corriander leaves 
• Salt as required

Directions

1. Cook the tomatoes, peel of the skin & blend. Keep aside.
2. Take a pan. Melt butter and add cumin seeds and ginger garlic paste. Saute.
3. Add finely chopped onion & sauté till golden brown. Add chilly powder, coriander powder, garam masala. Saute for some more time & then add bay leaves, fenugreek leaves, elachi & cashew paste.
4. Pour the tomato puree, salt & mix for some more time. Add remaining marinade & curd. Cook till the gravy thickens. 
5. Add the fried paneer & let it remain on the heat for 2 minutes.
6. Transfer to a bowl & garnish with coriander leaves & serve with naan or chapatti.