Tandoori Paneer Tikas

by Tarla Dalal

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The Indian answer to barbecues, an irresistible paneer tikka made of paneer, capsicum, onions and tomatoes marinated in a slightly spicy tandoori marinade.

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Tandoori Paneer Tikas recipe - How to make Tandoori Paneer Tikas

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Preparation Time: 20 mins. Cooking Time: 15 mins. Total Time: 35 mins 6Serves 6. (6 )
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Ingredients

For the tikas
2 cups paneer (cottagte cheese) cubes
1 cup onion cubes
1 cup capsicum cubes
1 cup tomato cubes
1 tbsp oil

To be mixed into a tandoori marinade
1/4 cup curds (dahi), beaten
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
1/4 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/4 tsp besan (Bengal gram flour)
1/2 tsp chaat masala
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 drops of red colour (optional)
salt to taste

Method

Marinate the paneer, onions, capsicum and tomato for about 20 minutes and then arrange on skewers.
Cook on barbeque for a few minutes. Alternatively, you could use the grill option of the oven or even just use a tava (griddle).
When the edges turn golden brown, remove from the skewer and serve hot with a chutney of your choice.

Accompaniments

Caramelized Rum and Raisin Ice-cream ( Italian)
Green Chutney (chaat)
Sicilian Orange Almond Cake

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	197 cal
Protein	7.6 g
Carbohydrates	9.1 g
Fiber	1 g
Fat	14.2 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	378.7 mcg
Vitamin B1	-0.3 mg
Vitamin B2	-0.4 mg
Vitamin B3	-0.3 mg
Vitamin C	41.1 mg
Folic Acid	8.4 mcg
Calcium	273.1 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	5.4 mg
Potassium	73.9 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg