Paneer Tikka Recipe

Name: Paneer Tikka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound paneer pressed farmers cheese; 1 each onions diced; 1 each green bell peppers or red, diced; 1 each tomatoes diced; 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh chopped; 1/2 cup yogurt; 1 teaspoon ginger minced into a paste; 1 teaspoon garlic minced into a paste; 2 teaspoon Tandoori Spice Mix, prepared (click to view recipe); 2 teaspoons Chaat Powder (Masala), prepared (click to view recipe); 1 teaspoon cumin ground; 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste; 1 x cayenne pepper ground, to taste; 1 tablespoon canola oil or ghee

Servings: persons

1 pound paneer pressed farmers cheese
1 each onions diced
1 each green bell peppers or red, diced
1 each tomatoes diced
2 tablespoons cilantro fresh chopped
1/2 cup yogurt
1 teaspoon ginger minced into a paste
1 teaspoon garlic minced into a paste
2 teaspoon Tandoori Spice Mix, prepared (click to view recipe)
2 teaspoons Chaat Powder (Masala), prepared (click to view recipe)
1 teaspoon cumin ground
1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
1 x cayenne pepper ground, to taste
1 tablespoon canola oil or ghee

1
Prepare the marinade.
2
Peel and smash the garlic and mince.
3
Add half the salt and mash into a paste using the back of a chefs knife.
4
Do the same with the ginger.
5
Combine the garlic, ginger, cilantro, yogurt, tandoori spices, chaat masala spice blend, cumin and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
6
Cut the paneer into 1/2 inch cubed.
7
Transfer the marinade into a zipper bag, add the paneer and coat.
8
Zip closed and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
9
To prepare:
10
Remove the paneer cubes.
11
Add the vegetables to the remaining marinade and toss to coat.
12
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large non-stick skillet until very hot.
13
Fry the paneer cubes on all sides until browned.
14
Remove and set aside.
15
Add the onion to the skillet (add more oil if needed) and cook for about 5 minutes then add the remaining vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes until tender crisp.
16
Arrange the vegetables on a plate.
17
Top with the paneer cubes.
18
Garnish with the cilantro and lemon slices.
19
Serve with hari chutney.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound paneer pressed farmers cheese, 1 each onions diced, 1 each green bell peppers or red, diced, 1 each tomatoes diced, and more.

Yes, Paneer Tikka falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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