Tawa Paneer is a simple, flavor-packed street food that’s perfect as a quick snack or starter. This recipe features soft paneer marinated in curd and aromatic spices , then sautéed on a hot tawa with onions , tomatoes , capsicum , and a blend of traditional masalas. It’s a delicious , dry paneer preparation that pairs wonderfully with hot rotis or rice. Enjoy this restaurant-style dish made right at home with fresh ingredients and minimal effort!

To Marinate Paneer:
400 g Paneer
3 tbsp Curd
2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
2 tsp Garam masala Powder (Hot Spices)
1 tsp Salt
To make Tawa Paneer Masala:
2 tbsp Oil
1 nos. Onion (chopped)
3 nos. Tomato (chopped)
3 nos. Green Chilli (chopped)
1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
1 no. Green Capsicum
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Cumin Powder
1 tsp Chaat Masala
1 tsp Salt
as needed Water
1
Mix paneer with curd, red chili powder, garam masala and salt
2
Marinate it for 10 mins
3
Heat a tawa with some oil, add onions, green chilies and saute till the onions turn brown
4
Add ginger garlic paste and saute
5
Add tomatoes and saute till its cooked
6
Add capsicum, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, chaat masala, salt and saute well
7
Add some water and cook for 10 mins
8
Once the oil separates from the masala, add the marinated paneer pieces and stir well
9
Cook the paneer for 5 mins and add kasuri methi and coriander leaves
10
Serve the tawa paneer hot.
3 servings per recipe

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