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Hariyali paneer tikka
Paneer in a coat of mint, coriander and green chilli. Garden fresh, grill charred.
50 minTime
23 gProtein each
mediumSpice
The green tikkaMake it your way
Grandma's wayPunjabi style hariyali paneer tikka.
The original372kcalsame
23 gproteinsame
3 gfibresame
50minutessame
Paneer400 g, in cubes
Mint leaves1 cup
Coriander leaves (cilantro)1½ cups
Spinacha handful, blanched
Green chilli3
Hung curd (greek yogurt)½ cup
Ginger garlic paste1 tbsp
Besan (chickpea flour, gram flour)1½ tbsp, roasted
Chaat masala1 tsp
Garam masala½ tsp
Lemon juice2 tsp
Mustard oil1 tbsp
Saltto taste
Onion1 large, in petals
Capsicum (green capsicum, green bell pepper)1, in squaresMethod
- 1Blend mint, coriander, spinach and chilli to a thick paste without water.
- 2Heat mustard oil till it smokes, cool slightly, and mix with the paste, hung curd, ginger garlic, roasted besan, spices, lemon and salt.
- 3Coat paneer and vegetables; rest 30 minutes.
- 4Skewer and grill at 230 C or on a tawa for 8 to 10 minutes.
Serve it like thisServe on a hot sizzler or platter with onion rings, lemon wedges and extra mint chutney. Hot.