Paneer Tikka Masala - Home

Ingredients

• 250 grams paneer, cubed
• 1/2 cup hung curd or Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon kasuri methi
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon oil, for the marinade
• 1/2 small bell pepper, diced, optional
• 1/2 small onion, diced and separated into layers, optional
• 2 tablespoons oil, divided
• 2 green cardamoms, 1 inch cinnamon, 2 cloves, and 1 bay leaf, optional
• 1 cup cubed onions
• 1 1/2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
• 14 cashews or almonds
• 3/4 to 1 teaspoon red chili powder or paprika
• 3/4 to 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
• 1 1/2 cups water, divided
• 1 teaspoon kasuri methi, optional
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro