This Hariyali Paneer tikka is a super quick dish to cook. Paneer cooks in a matter of minutes and soaks in the flavour of the marinade really well. If using the wooden skewers, put them in the water and leave them to soak.
Although paneer doesn’t list in my top ten sought after food cravings, but I still sometimes do yearn for this fresh cheese cubes. So I prepare my own from scratch. I love the process of curdling milk and draining the whey, tying up in muslin cloth and the loading it with a heavy object and then to slice it to get the perfect cubes, but this hariyali paneer tikka is made from store brought cubes that were surprisingly fresh.
These white cubes are a shinning star to many recipes, they add light and sound to salads, mix veggies, or pizzas. They look perfect and serve as an excellent combination with spinach and green peas. But I prefer them marinated and grilled to perfection the tandoori way.
This recipe is similar to my Chicken tikka, I have tried this wonderful marination with prawns, mushrooms, paneer and tofu. And they all turn out to be divine. I blend / envelope them with coriander and mint with cashew nut paste and spices rendering it an amazing aroma and a tangy taste. Alternatively you can use roasted 2 teaspoon of gram flour and 1 tablespoon greek yogurt if avoiding cashew nuts. I am sure you will love this hariyali paneer tikka and definitely counting it as an excellent party starters.
HOW TO MAKE HARIYALI PANEER TIKKA
Hariyali paneer tikka recipe
- 350 g to 500 g Paneer large cubes
- 1 green pepper cut into cubes
- 1 Red onion cut into cubes
- For the marinade
- 1/2 cup coriander leaves
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 2 Green chilies or more
- I inch Ginger
- 2 to 3 Garlic cloves
- 5 to 6 Cashews
- lemon juice to taste
- Chat masala
- Salt to taste
Blend the coriander, mint, cashew, ginger, garlic and chilies to a paste using very little water. Squeeze lemon juice and rub garam masala and salt to paneer cubes and set aside for 10 minutes.
Add paneer to the marinade, along with veggies. Mix well and marinate for up to an hour. when ready, thread the paneer and veggies alternatively onto the skewers.
Place the skewers on a baking sheet in the preheated oven of 200'C for 8 to 10 minutes. The paneer should be soft, coated with the marinade and charred around the corner.
Notes
Sprinkle over the chat masala and lemon juice .Serve them hot with lemon wedges and sliced onions..
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18 Comments
Paneer dishes are always yummy, my girl loves any kind of Cheese,including Tofu!:D
Although we get really fresh paneer here,it is quite satisfying to make our own…that is a lovely looking dish…the marination must have really enhanced the flavours of the dish 🙂
Very colourful…u have used bell pepper.havent u…why not send it to the JFI-VoW event
i love this paneer stir fry with indian flavor….i also make this very same thing..
lovely paneer dish. nice pic.
They are colouful ur paneer and delicous
THATS A GOOD WAY TO EAT A PANEER DISH.. SOUNDS INTRESTING..
It looks delicious …Good job dear
wow..thislooks,,yummy..and tasty.,..
Wonderful paneer dish, delicious !!!
same pinch, I too made paneer tikka, albeit a little different..this hariyali way sounds nice girl!:)
Paneer no doubt looks delicious..
i don’t like paneer too much, but this method sounds great.
Paneer looks yummy.Like ur way
We love Paneer and this sounds gr8!:)
I have been wanting to try paneer for a while now. I like the sound of grilled marinated paneer.
thanks for trying out my clove tea! glad you liked it!
By the way, congrats on the award. the samosas look lovely.
Interesting! I must confess I don’t know anything about Indian food…