Mint Paneer Tikka (Write For Us Contest Entry - 13)

Paneer Tikka is the most lovable appetizer among vegetarian people. It is an exotic kabab made of Indian Cottage Cheese, marinated for 2-3 h...

Paneer Tikka is the most lovable appetizer among vegetarian people. It is an exotic kabab made of Indian Cottage Cheese, marinated for 2-3 hrs and then cooked in the tandoor. Mint Paneer Tikka is all time favorite kabab by all the age-groups.


Ingredients:
  • Paneer(Cottage Cheese) - 250 grams
  • Ginger-garlic paste - Half tablespoon
  • Yogurt/Curd - 2 tablespoons
  • Turmeric powder – Half teaspoon
  • Garam masala - Half tablespoon
  • Salt - As per taste
  • Pepper powder - One-fourth teaspoon
  • Carom seeds(ajwain) - 2 teaspoons
  • Dry Mint Powder (Pudina powder) - One and half teaspoons
  • Egg - 1(optional)
  • Gram flour (besan)- 3 tablespoons
  • Cream/Malai - Half cup
  • Oil - For basting
  • Capsicum - 1(de-seed and cut into cubes)
  • Tomato - 1(de-seed and cut into cubes)
  • Onion - 1(cut into cubes)

Preparation:

Mix ginger-garlic paste, curd, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, pepper powder, carom seeds, mint powder, egg, gram-flour, cream in a large bowl. Whisk it nicely.
Marinate paneer pieces and veggies in it for 2-3 hrs.


Roast the paneer pieces in an electric tandoor or over a charcoal grill for 6-7 minutes. Keep basting with oil in between, cook till paneer and veggies are cooked evenly from all the sides.


Transfer to a serving plate, arrange the veggies and paneer pieces in the tooth-pick. Sprinkle little chaat masala on the top. Serve hot.


Serving Options:

Serve them with mint chutney, onion rings and lemon wedges.

Author: Shruti Dhingra Wahi

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  1. yummy delicious and amazing clicks

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  2. oh la la this is my kind of dish. and amazing lovely pic and wow just wow.. the taste of marinated pieces is wonderful..

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  3. WOW Lavi ....Thanks for posting my entry :-)

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    1. Pleasure is mine Shruti. It's a yummy recipe :)

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  4. Wow ! mouthwatering here...
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  5. Nice and flavourful appetizer..lovely recipe!!

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  6. yummy recipe... hey lavanya.. what if we do not have a tandoor.. can these paneer pieces be fried?

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    1. As Shruti said you can do shallow fry on non-stick pan with little oil :)

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  7. @ Supriya ...if you don't have tandoor you can do shallow fry on non-stick pan with little oil.

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  8. yummy yummy!!! Feel like tasting this now:)

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