Paneer Tikka

 

 

Paneer tikka is an Indian dish made from chunks of paneer marinated in spices and grilled in a tandoor. It is a vegetarian alternative to chicken tikka and other meat dishes. It is a popular dish that is widely available in India and other countries. This is an awesome dish even my daughter who doesn't like paneer eats paneer tikka.

PANEER TIKKA RECIPE

Ingredients:

1.Chilli powder 1/2 tsp

2.Coriander powder 1/2 tsp

3.Cumin powder 1/2 tsp

4.Garam masala powder 1/4 tsp

5.Ginger garlic paste 1/2 tbsp

6.Green pepper (capsicum) 1

7.Onion 1

8.Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) 200 grams

9.Salt to taste

10.Tandoori masala 1 tsp

11.Yogurt (curd) 3 tbsp

12.Orange colour used in biryanis and pulaos(optional)

METHOD:

Cut Paneer into 1" cubes. Cut onions into 1" squares. Separate the onion by two sheath together. Deseed and cut capsicum to 1" squares (Can also include Red or yellow pepper if you like it colourful). Now mix yogurt and all other powder ingredients and ginger garlic paste into a smooth paste. In a bowl, add Paneer, Capsicum, and Onions and pour the yogurt mixture on it. Shake it slightly so everything is coated evenly with the yogurt mixture. Now leave this in the refridgerator for minimum 2 hours to 24 hours. The more you leave this mixture the better the flavour in the paneer (I prick the paneer through with the skewer while I leave it). PreHeat the grill for 10 mins in 275 degrees Celsius. Alternate on the skewer Paneer, Onion and Capsicum. Leave a tray under the grill to collect the drips. As you grill turn once as the top turns golden brown. It takes 15 mins to get done. Serve with Iceberg Lettuce, slices of cucumber, lemon and green chutney.

 

People who don’t have oven can also make this on tawa.

Heat oil on a tawa, place the paneer cubes and shallow fry till golden and crisp on the surface. Drain on absorbent paper. Toss the capsicums and onions pieces in the remaining marinade and sauté them in the remaining oil on the tawa for two to three minutes. Place a capsicum piece and an onion piece on each paneer cube and pierce with a toothpick. Sprinkle chaat masala and serve hot.