Pahadi Paneer Tikka ( Microwave Recipes)

by Tarla Dalal

Pahadi Paneer Tikka ( Microwave Recipes)

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Paneer, capsicum, onions and potatoes dunked in a rich curd based, mint flavoured marinade makes a delicious starter. To make a thick marinade you need to start with thick curds. In case the marinade is too runny, add a spoonful of besan to the mixture.

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For The Tikka
1/2 cup capsicum cubes
1/2 cup onion cubes
1/2 cup paneer (cottagte cheese) cubes
3 to 4 baby potatoes , boiled and unpeeled

For The Marinate
1/4 cup mint leaves (phudina) , chopped
1/2 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
5 to 6 cashewnuts (kaju)
1/4 cup thick curds (dahi)
2 to 3 green chillies
25 mm (1") ginger (adrak)
1 tsp mustard (rai / sarson) oil
salt to taste

To Serve
a few tomato slices
lemon wedges

Method

For the marinate

Grind together the mint, coriander, cashewnuts, green chillies and ginger.
Mix the coriander paste with the curds, mustard oil and salt. Keep aside.

For the tikka

Add the capsicum, onions, paneer and potatoes to the marinade and leave aside for ½ an hour.
Thread a piece of onion, potato, capsicum and paneer each onto a wooden skewer. Repeat till all the pieces are used up.

How to proceed

Place the skewers into a microwave safe shallow plate and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
Remove and spoon the marinate from the plate back onto the tikkas and microwave on high for another 2 minutes.
Serve hot with tomato slices and lemon wedges.

Tips

VARIATION : FOR THE GRILL OPTION
Pre-heat the microwave, using the microwave and grill option, to 250°C (500°F) for approximately 9 minutes.
Place the tikkas onto a microwave safe shallow plate and microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes.
Serve hot.

Accompaniments

Maida Tandoori Roti
Masala Paneer Naan, Paneer Stuffed Naan
Paneer and Onion Stuffed Paratha
Pressure Cooker Naan Without Tandoor Oven
Pudina Naan, Phudina Naan, Mint Naan Recipe

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	121 cal
Protein	4.2 g
Carbohydrates	10 g
Fiber	1.1 g
Fat	6.9 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	414.9 mcg
Vitamin B1	0 mg
Vitamin B2	-0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0.2 mg
Vitamin C	34.1 mg
Folic Acid	7.4 mcg
Calcium	136.3 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	7 mg
Potassium	92.2 mg
Zinc	0.3 mg