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Paneer tawa masala recipe with step by step photos. Paneer tawa masala is one among quick and easy paneer recipes made in a jiffy.
Traditionally paneer tawa masala recipe is prepared on tava. Usually this paneer tawa masala is prepared with pav bhaji masala just like tawa pulao. Paneer tawa masala recipe is a delicious paneer recipe made easily within 20 minutes. Like many paneer recipe, there are two variations in this paneer tawa masala recipe too. You can make dry paneer tawa fry or paneer tawa masala curry. Both taste delicious and flavorful.
Paneer tawa masala recipe is one of the easiest paneer recipes you could make. I often make this easy paneer recipe for weeknight dinner. You could serve this paneer masala with rice or roti. I sometimes use this as filling for wrap too. You can even make quick sandwich with tawa paneer masala recipe. You can make paneer tawa masala recipe even with left over bhaji after making pav bhaji. This masala tastes good even after cooling. You can even pack this tiffin. Paneer is an excellent source of protein for toddlers and kids. Most of them love paneer. You can try such psneer recipes for them to keep up their interest.
To make paneer tawa masala recipe use homemade paneer if possible. if using store bought paneer, keep the vubes in hot water until use. The consistency of masala for paneer tawa masala recipe is a personal choice. You can make a gravy or semi dry tawa paneer masala. I make it like curry as I serve this masala with rotis.
Here is how to make paneer tawa masala recipe with step by step photos.
If you are looking for more paneer recipes do check paneer mutter, kadai paneer, palak paneer
How to make paneer tawa masala recipe
1. Blanch and puree the tomatoes. Cut the paneer into bite sized cubes and set aside.
2. Heat a tawa or pan. Add butter and let it melt. Temper with cumin seeds. Add crushed ginger-garlic. Saute for 1 minute. Add green chilies and saute well.
3. Add sliced onions and saute till translucent. Add the cubed bell peppers and saute for 3-5 minutes.
4. Add the tomato puree and a pinch of sugar. Cook in medium flame for 5-7 minutes.
5. Add the spice powders. Season with salt. Mix well and cook till the tomato puree thickens well.
6. Add the cubed paneer and mix gently without breaking the cubes. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
7. Add crushed kasuri methi and remove from flame. Serve paneer tawa masala hot with rice/roti.
Paneer tawa masala recipe card below:
Paneer tawa masala recipe | Paneer recipes
Harini
Paneer tawa masala recipe-a delectable paneer recipe with onion,tomato and pav bhaji masala. Cubed paneer simmered in tomato based gravy with pav bhaji masala
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3
Calories 298 kcal
1 CUP = 250 ml
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup paneer/cottage cheese cubes
- 2 large tomatoes blanched,peeled and pureed
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper chopped fine
- 1 teaspoon pav bhaji masala
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed kasuri methi
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon crushe ginger-garlic
- 2 green chillies
- 2 teaspoons butter
- Salt
Instructions
Blanch and puree the tomatoes. Cut the paneer into bite sized cubes and set aside.
Heat a tawa or pan and add some butter. Once the butter melts.temper with cumin seeds. Add crushed ginger-garlic,green chilies and saute till the raw smell goes off.
Add sliced onions and saute till translucent. Add the cubed bell peppers and saute for 3-5 minutes.
Add the tomato puree and a pinch of sugar. Cook in medium flame for 5-7 minutes.
Add salt,coriander powder,turmeric powder and pav bhaji masala. Mix well and cook till the tomato puree thickens well.
Add the cubed paneer and mix gently without breaking the cubes. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
Add crushed kasuri methi and remove from flame. Serve paneer tawa masala hot with rice/roti
Notes
1. To make it vegan,just replace butter with oil and use tofu cubes instead of paneer
2. You can even saute the paneer cubes in some butter before adding to the gravy
Nutrition
Serving: 3gCalories: 298kcal
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About Harini
I am Harini. The recipe developer, food photographer and chef behind cook click n devour. My aim behind this blog is to provide easy, tried and tested recipes that beginners can cook with confidence. I took keen interest in cooking and took courses on cooking, baking during teens purely out of passion. With a decade of cooking experience I am glad to share my recipes and culinary knowledge with you all here. Stay tuned and happy cooking!
Harini :)
Comments
Farin ahmed says
paneer tawa masala Looks yumm… love the bowl and basket with rotieasyfoodsmith says
Paneer is one food that I can have 365 days! This spicy version sounds delicious. Yummy!Leena says
I tried this and it was so easy to make and tasted amazing. Was tired of the same old planner makhni.This is going to be a staple in my house.
Thank you!
rama says
Paneer tawa masala recipe looks so tempting and very easy to make too with clear steps,I shall sure try this!M.yashwanth kumar says
Hey Harini,
This is yashwanth tried your panner tawa masala recipe with my mom she was so happy to cook your recipe,I must say this your recipe is the best,among all the youtube videos,you made a complicated recipe in a such easy way,thank you for giving this recipe,may your cooking travel in a success way,bye.Harini says
So glad to hear you Mother liked it, thanks so much for the kind words!
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