Tandoori Paneer Tikas
by Tarla Dalal
05 Jun 2013
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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.
Tandoori Paneer Tikas recipe - How to make Tandoori Paneer Tikas
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Serves 6.
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
- Main Procedure
- 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.
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 |
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