Step 1

firstly, in a large bowl take ¾ cup curd, ¼ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp pepper powder and ½ tsp garam masala.

Step 2

also add ¼ tsp ajwain, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp kasuri methi, 2 tbsp besan and 2 tsp oil.

Step 3

further, add 2 tsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste. mix well making sure everything is well combined.

Step 4

now add ½ capsicum, ½ onion and 14 cubes paneer.

Step 5

mix well making sure everything is well combined.

Step 6

cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.

Step 7

after 1 hour, insert into skewer and grill until golden brown.

Step 8

firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. add 1 bay leaf, ½ inch cinnamon, 2 pods cardamom, 3 cloves and 1 tsp cumin. saute until the spices turn aromatic.

Step 9

add 2 onion and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste. saute until the onions turn golden brown.

Step 10

keeping the flame on low, add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and 1 tsp salt.

Step 11

saute until the spices turn aromatic.

Step 12

further, add 2 cup tomato puree and cook well.

Step 13

cook until the oil separates from the sides.

Step 14

now add leftover marination mixture and cook on low flame.

Step 15

make sure to stir continuously and cook until the oil separates from the sides.

Step 16

further, add 1 cup water and mix adjusting the consistency as required.

Step 17

add in prepared paneer tikka and mix gently.

Step 18

cover and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the flavours are absorbed well.

Step 19

now add ¼ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.

Step 20

finally, enjoy paneer tikka masala with tandoori roti or naan.