paneer tikki recipe | paneer cutlet | healthy paneer tikki | tava paneer tikki |
by Tarla Dalal
પનીર ટિક્કી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Paneer Tikki in Gujarati)
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paneer tikki recipe | paneer cutlet | healthy paneer tikki | tava paneer tikki is a non fried Indian snack. Learn how to make paneer cutlet.
To make paneer tikki, place the paneer in a dish, knead it very well, till it is smooth like a dough. Add the coriander, green chillies, salt and powdered sugar and mix well. Divide the mixture into 10 equal portions and shape each portion into a small round. Press a little in the centre of each round to make a depression, place 1½ tsp of the dry fruit stuffing in it and again shape them into a round ball and then flatten it lightly between your palms. Roll it lightly in cornflour. Repeat step 4 to make 9 more tikkis. Heat the oil in a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook a few tikkis at a time till they are golden brown in colour from both the sides. Serve hot with tomato ketchup or green chutney.
Fresh paneer together with chopped coriander and green chillies, rolled in flour and shallow-fried to perfection – ah, no wonder the tava paneer tikki is such a popular snack! This version is made even more irresistible with a rich dry fruit stuffing that complements the soft paneer very well.
This healthy paneer tikki has the goodness of calcium and protein from the paneer and you can also grab a handful of antioxidants like vitamin A and vitamin C from coriander. Being shallow fried on tava with minimal oil, it is healthier than the deep fried version. Though some amount of cornflour is used, heart patients can enjoy 1 to 2 paneer cutlets occasionally.
Tips for paneer tikki. 1. Use fresh paneer for best results. 2. You can shape them and keep refrigerated to be shallow fried just before serving. 3. Health freaks can make their choice between full fat paneer and low fat paneer.
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For paneer tikki- To make paneer tikki, place the paneer in a dish, knead it very well, till it is smooth like a dough.
- Add the coriander, green chillies, salt and powdered sugar and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 10 equal portions and shape each portion into a small round.
- Press a little in the centre of each round to make a depression, place 1½ tsp of the dry fruit stuffing in it and again shape them into a round ball and then flatten it lightly between your palms. Roll it lightly in cornflour.
- Repeat step 4 to make 9 more tikkis.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook a few tikkis at a time till they are golden brown in colour from both the sides.
- Serve the paneer tikki hot with tomato ketchup or green chutney.
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What is paneer tikki made off? paneer tikki is made from paneer, coriander, green chillies and raisins and cashew nuts for stuffing.
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This is what paneer looks like.
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Crumble the paneer with your hands. You can disintegrate them into big or small pieces as desired. Often used in stuffing parathas or to make Paneer Bhurji.
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In a small glass bowl put 1/4 cup chopped raisins (kismis).
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Add 1/4 cup chopped cashewnuts (kaju). In general, walnuts, cashew nuts, peanuts, almonds, pistachios and pinenuts are a healthy snack to carry keep with you as they are rich in monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats and good for heart. They are a healthy snack for Diabetics. Dietary intakes of cashew and other foods rich in magnesium helps to regulate blood pressure. See 9 amazing benefits of cashew nuts for complete details.
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Mix well and keep aside.
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To make stuffing for paneer tikki | paneer cutlet | healthy paneer tikki | tava paneer tikki | in a deep galss bowl put 1 1/2 cups crumbled fresh paneer (cottage cheese). The paneer must be fresh othersise the recipe will not work well. Paneer contains high quality protein and calcium which aids in weight loss. Since paneer is low in carbs and high in protein it gets digested slowly and hence good for diabetes. Potassium in paneer helps to reduce the effect of high sodium, by lowering blood pressure and contraction of blood vessels, resulting in improved heart health and reduced risk of heart attack. Great for weight loss and read the interesting article on is paneer good for you?
Low fat paneer is has all the same nutrients as full-fat paneer, but it is minus the fat.
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Knead it very well, till it is smooth like a dough.
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Add 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania). Coriander is a fresh herb often used as a flavour enhancer in Indian cooking. It is mainly used as a garnish. This is the best way to use it - no cooking. This preserves its vitamin C content which helps to build our immunity and bring that sparkle to the skin. The antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C and the quercetin present in coriander works towards strengthening our immune system. Coriander is a fairly good source of iron and folate – the 2 nutrient which help in the production and maintenance of red blood cells in our blood. Good for reducing cholesterol and good for diabetics. Read 9 benefits of coriander to understand details.
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies. Add extra chillies if you wish as paneer is quite bland.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add a pinch of powdered sugar.
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Mix well.
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Divide the mixture into 10 equal portions.
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Shape each portion into a small round.
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Press a little in the centre of each round to make a depression.
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Place 1½ tsp of the dry fruit stuffing in it.
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Again shape them into a round ball.
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Then flatten it lightly between your palms.
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Roll it lightly in cornflour. Lightly roll them as we are going to cook on a tava and not deep fry the tikkis.
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Repeat step 4 to make 9 more tikkis.
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Heat the oil in a non-stick tava (griddle).
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Cook a few tikkis at a time on a medium flame till they are golden brown in colour. We have cooked all 10 tikkis due to a big tava.
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Brush the top off the non cooked paneer tikki | paneer cutlet | healthy paneer tikki | tava paneer tikki | side with some oil.
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Flip over and cook the other side.
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Cook and flip over. Now both sides of the paneer tikki | paneer cutlet | healthy paneer tikki | tava paneer tikki | are well cooked.
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Serve paneer tikki | paneer cutlet | healthy paneer tikki | tava paneer tikki | hot with green chutney.
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Q. Why are my paneer tikki breaking when i cook them? A. Because you have not rolled them properly in cornflour.
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What are Tikkis? Think starter, and tikki is one of the first options that comes to anybody’s mind! Loved by people of all age groups, tikkis are small, round or oval-shaped snacks, measuring around two or three inches in diameter. Basically, you make a dough of boiled potatoes, sprouts, dals, veggies, herbs and spices in whatever combination you like, shape them into balls, flatten them between your palms and cook them.
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You can deep-fry or shallow-fry the tikkis. Each of these methods gives you a different texture. Try the Corn and Capsicum Tikki, a deep-fried delight that combines spicy capsicum with juicy corn. Paneer Tikkiis one of the most popular examples of shallow-fried tikkis. This method of frying the tikkis in broad shallow pans with lesser amount of oil is especially suitable for soft and fragile tikkis as it is easier to flip over the tikkis and cook them on both sides.
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You could also make healthy versions of tikkis by using oats or nachni flour to bind the ingredients in place of mashed potato. You can also hide a lot of healthy ingredients into the tikkis, ensuring that your kids enjoy consuming these and do not throw tantrums. Check out the tasty Cheese and Broccoli Tikki, which makes kids super happy to finish off their broccoli! You can tava-cook or bake the healthy tikkis instead of frying them, to retain the nutritional advantage.
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However much you may master the art of making tikkis, there are some tikkis that are best had on the streets, from roadside vendors! Yes, we are talking about the ever-famous Aloo Tikki, one of the most popular Delhi street foods, loved by several generations of Indians. Hot and crisp Aloo Tikkis are to be relished right off the tava, to warm your body and soul even on a cold, rainy day! It is ideal to serve at parties, as it appeals to almost everyone and tastes best when accompanied by the cheerful banter of friends.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per tikki
| Energy | 97 cal |
| Protein | 3.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 6.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 1.1 mg |
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