Grilled Paneer
by Tarla Dalal
grilled paneer recipe | Indian grilled cottage cheese | grilled paneer on grill pan | with 24 amazing images.
In this yummy preparation, succulent cottage cheese is grilled with tongue-tickling chatpata masalas. Learn how to make grilled paneer recipe | Indian grilled cottage cheese | grilled paneer on grill pan |
The crisp and soft texture of the grilled paneer served with green chutney and onion rings makes the grilled paneer an amazing preparation. It is very similar to tandoori paneer but this grilled paneer on grill pan quicker version which can be served as a starter or used as part of sizzlers.
The more you marinate the paneer slices, the flavours will get more intense. However they don’t take much time to cook and those charred grill marks will sure be a hit in any party or get togethers!
You can also serve this Indian grilled cottage cheese with sautéed vegetables.
Tips to make grilled paneer: 1. You can also marinate the paneer for 1 hour or overnight for the best flavour. 2. Make sure you do not use malai paneer to make this recipe otherwise you’ll not get those grill marks. 3. Instead of olive oil you can also use any other flavourless oil.
Enjoy grilled paneer recipe | Indian grilled cottage cheese | grilled paneer on grill pan | with detailed step by step images.
Grilled Paneer recipe - How to make Grilled Paneer
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 16 pieces
For Grilled Paneer
16 paneer (cottage cheese) slices
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp chaat masala
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
salt to taste
4 tsp olive oil for greasing and cooking
For Serving
green chutney
For grilled paneer
- For grilled paneer
- To make {span class="bold1"}grilled paneer{/span}, in a flat plate, combine all the ingredients to form a paste, except paneer and mix well.
- Add the paneer slices and coat the masala evenly over it.
- Grease 1 tsp of olive oil olive oil in a griller pan, place the 8 marinated paneer slices and cook using 1 tsp of olive oil on a high flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till they turn golden brown in colour from one side.
- Turnover and cook again on a high flame for 1 minute till the grill marks appear.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make 1 more batch.
- Serve {span class="bold1"}grilled paneer{/span} immediately with green chutney and onion rings.
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what is grilled paneer made of?
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grilled paneer recipe | Indian grilled cottage cheese | grilled paneer on grill pan | is made using easily available ingredients in India: 16 paneer (cottage cheese) slices, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp ginger (adrak) garlic (lehsun) paste, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, ½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi), ½ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp chaat masala, 1/2 tsp black peppercorns (kalimirch) powder, salt to taste and 4 tsp olive oil for greasing and cooking. See the below image of list of ingredients for grilled paneer.
how to make masala paste for grilled paneer
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To make grilled paneer, in a flat plate, add 2 tbsp olive oil.
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Add 2 tsp ginger (adrak) garlic (lehsun) paste.
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Add 1/2 tsp lemon juice.
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Add ½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add ½ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder.
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Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1 tsp chaat masala.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 1/2 tsp black peppercorns (kalimirch) powder.
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Mix well to form a paste.
how to make grilled paneer
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Add the paneer (cottage cheese) slices.
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Coat the masala evenly over it.
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Grease 1 tsp of olive oil in a griller pan.
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Place the 8 marinated paneer slices.
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Cook on high flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till they turn golden brown in colour from one side.
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Apply 1 tsp of olive oil and turnover and cook again on a high flame for 1 minute till the grill marks appear.
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Remove on a plate.
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Serve gilled paneer immediately with green chutney and onion rings.
pro tips to make grilled paneer
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You can also marinate the paneer for 1 hour or overnight for the best flavour.
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Make sure you do not use malai paneer to make this recipe otherwise you’ll not get those grill marks.
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Instead of olive oil you can also use any other flavourless oil.
grilled paneer with spicy pepper garlic sauce
- Ingredients for pepper garlic sauce: 1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika), 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)to taste, 1/2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste, 2 tsp cornflour, 2 tbsp tomato ketchup, salt to taste and 3/4 cup water.
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Combine all the ingredients in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
how to grill paneer to serve with sauce
- Apply salt and pepper to taste on the paneer slices. You can also use herbs or spices of your choice.
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Grill the paneer on a greased grill pan on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes until they get the grill marks.
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Serve grilled paneer hot with spicy pepper garlic sauce.
| Energy | 72 cal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 6.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 54.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 72.4 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 0.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 41.7 mg |
| Sodium | 0.1 mg |
| Potassium | 2.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
It was only after I followed the recipe that I discovered in the comments here that water needed to be added to the sauce. Thankfully, I had already added sufficient water to get the sauce right. It''s a quick, easy and tasty recipe but please make the correction so less experienced cooks don''t make a mistake and miss out enjoying the recipe as much as I did.
The sauce in the recipe looks quite liquidy. Do we need to add water while cooking it? 2tbsp of ketchup will not make it so liquidy. Please advise.
Edited after original posting.
This is so yummm...... Tne sauce is easy to prepare and paneer too........ i Served it at my kitty and became a hit... A low expense but classy starter.....