Tawa Paneer Tikka is an easy and quick starter you can make without the fuss of a grill or other gadgets. This easy to make dish is a party starter that appeals to all.
Course Appetizers & Starters
Cuisine Punjab
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Evening Snack, Holiday Special, Party
By Diet Kid Friendly, Protein Rich
Dish Type Paneer Dishes
Author Srivalli
Ingredients
For the Paneer Marinade
250gms Paneer / Cottage Cheese
1cupCurds/ Yogurt, has to be thick so you can use hung curds
A Pinch Turmeric Powder
1/2tspPepper Powder
1.5tspKashmiri Red Chili Powder
1tspCoriander Powder
1/2tspCumin Powder
1tspLemon Juice
2tbspCooking Oil
Salt to Taste
Other Ingredients Needed
1cupCapsicum diced to 2 inch
1cupTomato diced to 2 inch
1cupOnion diced to 2 inch
Pepper to Taste
Salt to Taste
1tspCooking Oil
Instructions
For the Marinade
Wash and cube the paneer into 1/2 inch width and 2 inch in length.
Mix all the ingredients except oil in a bowl and spread this paste on the paneer cubes. Keep it aside for 15 mins or more if required.
Heat a nonstick tawa and add oil. Roast the paneer pieces along with the marinade until the paneer is nicely coated with the marinade and becomes dry.
In another tawa, roast the capsicum and onion with seasoning added till it is slightly cooked.
Assembling the Tikka
You can line the Vegetables sandwiched between Paneer pieces and roast again on tawa or else directly over the flame by sprinkle few drops of oil.