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Tawa Paneer Tikka

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

  • 250 gms Paneer / Cottage Cheese
  • 1 cup Curds / Yogurt, has to be thick so you can use hung curds
  • A Pinch Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper Powder
  • 1.5 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
  • Salt to Taste

Other Ingredients Needed

  • 1 cup Capsicum diced to 2 inch
  • 1 cup Tomato diced to 2 inch
  • 1 cup Onion diced to 2 inch
  • Pepper to Taste
  • Salt to Taste
  • 1 tsp Cooking 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.
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