Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala (ปนีร์ย่างซอสมาซาล่า)
Charcoal-grilled paneer, onion and capsicum folded into a spiced tomato-onion gravy, so the smoke carries into the sauce.
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About Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer tikka masala is the vegetarian answer to chicken tikka masala, pairing char-grilled cottage cheese with a spiced tomato-onion gravy. It depends entirely on the tikka step being done properly, which is where many kitchens fall short and ours does not.
The paneer is marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked in a real charcoal tandoor at around 480 °C with the marinade still wet, so the edges catch and char and pick up genuine smoke; gas-tandoor versions simply cannot reproduce that. The charred cubes, joined by grilled onion and bell pepper, are then folded into a gravy of tomato and onion finished with kasoori methi and a touch of cream. The paneer is fresh and is cubed before it ever meets the tandoor, which keeps it soft inside its charred crust. Masalas are ground fresh daily, the kitchen is halal-friendly with no pork, and ghee is used, with oil available on request.
The flavour is hot and noticeably tangy rather than sweet, the gravy savoury and spice-forward, with the smokiness of the tandoor running clearly through it; this is a bolder, fierier curry than the gentle butter masala. The cream is there only to round the edges, not to soften the heat much. Our Uttarakhand-born head chef Santosh Shah handles the grilling himself.
It stands up to robust breads, so a garlic naan or a buttered tandoori roti suits it best, though jeera rice works for those who prefer it. A cooling raita is welcome alongside, and it makes a strong centrepiece for diners who like their food with real heat and smoke.
The kitchen cooks to order from 9 AM to 11:30 PM every day, with last orders half an hour before close; Phetchaburi MRT is about five minutes away on foot.
There is more paneer where this came from — our paneer page covers which one to order with which bread, and the wider vegetarian menu has the dals and sabzis that go alongside it. It sits in our Vegetarian Main Courses menu, and regulars often order it alongside Paneer Butter Masala.
รายละเอียด Paneer Tikka Masala (ปนีร์ย่างซอสมาซาล่า)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Tikka' mean in this dish?
Tikka refers to pieces of paneer that have been marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled or roasted.
Does it have a smoky flavour?
Yes, the charred edges of the tandoori-roasted paneer impart a wonderful smokiness to the curry.
Is the gravy sweet?
Unlike butter masala, this gravy is more tangy, savoury, and significantly spicier.
Are there other vegetables in the curry?
Ours includes chunks of grilled onion and bell pepper alongside the paneer.
What pairs well with it?
A garlic naan or butter tandoori roti compliments the robust flavours.
