Paneer Tikka has always been one dish that I never fail to order when we eat out. In fact, if I remember right I have tried to experience how differently Paneer Tikka tastes in as many different places. Best has been in the ones I have enjoyed in Tandoor, which were really huge pieces yet so succulent, juicy, and soft! In other places, it used to be real spicy and yet soft still.
So I always used to related to soft Paneer Tikkas whenever I eat this. Yet there have been occasions when it was served quite hard. I was delighted that my daughter shared my passion for Paneer Tikkas. And trust me, spicy in Tikkas are not spicy for her. She can easily eat a couple of those real spicy ones, still claim them not being so spicy.
I already have a recipe for Paneer Tikka, that I had done on the stovetop without a Tandoor Oven the recipe is completely different from this recipe, which was shared by the MW Chef. And the fact that I prepared this Paneer Tikka in both "Only Micro Mode" and in Combo Mode of Convection + Micro Mode.
The difference between these two modes was that the Tikkas made in the Combo Mode came out soft and crisp on the top, while the Tikkas in the only Micro Mode, came out a bit harder. Of course, if you ask me, I won't mind either way.
This serves as a delicious starter and a great dish for Kids.
The below picture is made in Microwave Mode:
Mix the Paneer cubes along with Onion, Capsicum, Tomato pieces with the marinade and keep it aside for 15 mins.
Then Micro the marinade for 2 mins for the masala to get cooked.
Then using toothpicks, cube the paneer cubes along with tomato, onion, and capsicum and micro for 1 - 2 mins in micro mode.
This is done in combo mode, where the same marinade is used and using toothpicks, club the paneer, and rest. Preheat the oven to 210 degrees and then in Combo mode using Convection + Microwave mode, cook the Tikkas for 15 mins.
Microwave Paneer Tikka in Microwave Mode:
Paneer - 250 gms
Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tsp
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
Cumin Powder / Jeera - 1/2 tsp
Corn Flour - 2 tbsp
Chili powder - 1 tsp
Curds/ Yogurt - 1 cup, hung
Salt to taste
Oil - 2 tsp
Kesar colour a pinch (opt)
For Garnish
Capsicum - 1/2
Tomatoes - 1
Onions - 2
Method to prepare:
Wash and cube Paneer pieces into 2-inch squares.
Cut Onions, Tomatoes, and capsicum into 2-inch square pieces.
Made a marinade of hung curds, ginger garlic paste, cornflour, garam masala, red chili powder, salt, cumin powder along with oil. Add Kesar powder if you are using it. Mix the paneer, onion, tomato, and capsicum into this marinade. Keep it aside for 15 - 20 mins.
In Microwave Mode:
In a microwave-safe bowl, cook the marinade for 2 mins.
Then using toothpicks, insert the onions, capsicum, tomato with the paneer in between.
Micro for 1 -2 mins.
Baked Paneer Tikka | Paneer Tikka in Convection Microwave Mode:
Pre Heat the oven at 210 degrees, then switch off the oven
Follow the same process of marinade the Tikkas.
In a microwave bowl, micro the marinade for 1-2 mins.
Arrange the Tikkas in a Toothpick.
Then switch to Combo mode by choosing Conv + Micro Mode, arrange the Tikkas on the tray, and cook for 15 to 20 mins.
Sin-A-Mon (Monika) says
thanks for the entry valli paneer tikka looks delish must try it for my son who loves paneer
i am posting mine too today
Shivani says
simply delicious and mouth watering
Smitha says
too good Srivalli....looks wonderful!
Chow and Chatter says
wow you cook the coolest things in the microwave
Paaka Shaale says
Fabulous paneer tikka. Would love to try this 🙂
veena Aravind says
This looks yummy!! great way of cooking..!!
anubhavati says
Looks nice srivalli...and yes it looks a radiant yellow!!! 🙂
Shobha
Supriya Nair says
This is treasure for me...I have a Godrej MW Oven...but still haven't had the guts to try dishes out in the combination mode. This post has outdone that fear. Thanks for sharing this recipe...the images have proved to be very helpful...I can now use the tray with muc ease. Cheers!
Santosh Bangar says
wow it looks more delicious ad yummy
Gayathri's Cook Spot says
Paneer tikka looks so yummy!
Now Serving says
Sounds simple and awesome! will try that method next time
Parisha Singh says
My tikkas turned hard like a stone in microwave (own a convection one).
Srivalli says
Parisha, did you use the same timing and method that I have mentioned? If you have it, I have mentioned that in Micro mode, my tikkas were a bit hard as well. Please confirm
Priya Sreeram says
wow looks soooo lipsmacking !
Nithya says
You rock with microwave.. got to learn loads from you 🙂 looks so yummy 🙂 makes me feel hungry now 🙂
Sanyukta Gour(Bayes) says
looks yum n wonderful...love anything with paneer...
Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says
wow, looks delicious.
divya says
simply delicious and mouth watering
savitha ramesh says
nice panneer tikka to do it in microwave