Tandoori Paneer Chaat Recipe

Name: Tandoori Paneer Chaat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g cottage cheese, cut into finger shapes (paneer); 1/2 tablespoon tandoori garam masala powder; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 tablespoon oil; 1/2 cup raw green mangoes, cut into strips or 1/2 cup amchoor powder, to taste (dried mango powder); 1 medium onion, peeled,washed and thinly sliced; 3 green chilies, washed and finely chopped; 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, washed and chopped; 2 1/4 teaspoons chat masala; 1/2 tablespoon chopped ginger

Servings: persons

500 g cottage cheese, cut into finger shapes (paneer)
1/2 tablespoon tandoori garam masala powder
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup raw green mangoes, cut into strips or 1/2 cup amchoor powder, to taste (dried mango powder)
1 medium onion, peeled,washed and thinly sliced
3 green chilies, washed and finely chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, washed and chopped
2 1/4 teaspoons chat masala
1/2 tablespoon chopped ginger

1
Make a thin paste of the tandoori masala powder and vinegar.
2
Marinate the cottage cheese in this mixture for 20 minutes.
3
Grill the cottage cheese cubes on an electric grill.
4
Keep aside.
5
Now prepare the chaat.
6
To do so, mix the lemon juice with salt, red chilli powder and oil in a bowl.
7
Keep aside.
8
In another bowl, mix the onions, mango, green chillies, corriander leaves, chaat masala powder and the lemon juice.
9
Now add the grilled cottage cheese cubes.
10
Mix well.
11
Transfer to a serving dish.
12
Garnish with chopped ginger and serve immediately.

566

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 500 g cottage cheese, cut into finger shapes (paneer), 1/2 tablespoon tandoori garam masala powder, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Tandoori Paneer Chaat falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tandoori Paneer Chaat

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