Makhmali Paneer Tikka ( Healthy Starter Recipe )
by Tarla Dalal
17 Nov 2010
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True to its name, this tikka will melt in your mouth and delight your palate! replacing the fat-laden white gravy of cream and cashews with whole wheat bread mayonnaise results in a healthier version, which you can serve in portions of two pieces.
Makhmali Paneer Tikka ( Healthy Starter Recipe ) recipe - How to make Makhmali Paneer Tikka ( Healthy Starter Recipe )
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Makes 14 pieces
For The Curd Marinade (makes 1/2 Cup)
1/2 whole wheat bread slice
1/3 cup low-fat hung curds (chakka dahi)
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp olive oil
a pinch of freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tbsp cashewnuts (kaju)
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
14 low-fat paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 37 mm. (1 1/2”) cubes
1 tsp oil for cooking
For Serving
a few sprigs of mint leaves (phudina)
Method
For the curd marinade
How to proceed
For the curd marinade
- For the curd marinade
- Combine all the ingredients and blend in mixer till smooth. Keep refrigerated till use.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Combine the paneer and curd marinade in a bowl and toss gently. Keep aside to marinade for ½ hour.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook each paneer piece till it turns golden brown in colour from all the sides.
- Insert toothpicks in each paneer tikkas and serve immediately garnished with mint springs.
Nutrient values per piece
| Energy | 27 cal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 135.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 78.7 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 9.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 14.6 mg |
| Sodium | 26.2 mg |
| Potassium | 1.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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