Paneer Tikka Masala in Microwave

Serve it with  round and soft gujarati rotlis

You will need:-For Tikka

• 1 cup Paneer cubed(indian cottage cheese-available in Indian store, in U.K availbale in big Supermarkets too)
• 2 tsp ginger-garlic puree
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
• pinch of Black Salt(Indian shops known as SANCHAL)
• 1/4 tsp Dry Mango Powder
• 2 tbsp Yogurt(beaten)
• 1 tbsp Cornflour
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2-3 tbsp of Beetroot Juice

You will Need:-For the Masala

• 1/4 cup finely chopped Onion
• 1 tbsp Cashew nuts
• 1 tbsp melon Seeds
• 2-3 Cloves and cinamon pieces
• 1 Big Cardamom(Kali Elychi)
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tsp Garlic-Ginger Paste
• 2-3 Kashmir Chillies(you can use any )

You will need:-For the Gravy

• 1 cup Tomato Puree
• 1 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp Khoya(I used wholemilk powder)
• 2 tsp Kasoori Methi
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• Salt to taste

Method:-

For Tikka:-Place all the ingredients in a one bowl and leave at least for 7-8 minutes.  Now transfer everything on a greased plate and cook in a microwave for about 2 minutes.  after that turn over the paneer pieces and cook 1 more minute.  Leave aside.

For Masala:-Grind everything in a grinder with little water and make paste.

In a microwaveable bowl add oil and masala and cook for 2-3 minutes.  Now add tomato puree, salt and kasoori methi and cook 2 minutes.

Add Khoya, ketchup and milk and cook again for about 1-2 minutes.

Now add 1/2 cup water and paneer pieces and cook atleast about 3-4 minutes.

Garnish with fresh Coriander and if you really want to add fresh cream!