Paneer Malai Tikka ( Creamy Grilled Cottage Cheese)

Paneer malai tlkka is a succulent veg kebab marinated in yoghurt, cream along with other mild favoured spices. The name itself tells you what to expect from the dish —- melt in your mouth texture and delight to your palate. Since paneer malai tikka is less spicy recipe, it is especially relished by the kids. Infact this is my children’s one of the favourite veg recipe and have the tendency to eat an extra serving. It is a perfect dish for celebration and gathering and can be served as an appetiser, snack or main course along with naan, bread or roti.

Ingredients:

Paneer: 400gms

Hung curd: 100 GM’s

Grated cheese :4tsp

Cornflour: 2tsp

Cream: 6tsp

Chat masala: 1tsp

Green cardamom powder: a pinch

Kasuri methi: 1tsp

Mustard oil: 1tsp

Capsicum: 1 diced

Onion: 1 diced

Salt: as per taste

Butter: for brushing

For grinding:

Green chillies: 8 to 10

Ginger: 2 inches

Garlic: 8to10 cloves

Follow step by step instructions

Step 1:
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Grind ginger, garlic and green chillies into a smooth paste.

Step 2:
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In a bowl mix Hung curd, cheese, cream, ginger, garlic and green chilli paste, kasuri methi, chat masala, green cardamom powder, cornflour and salt.

Step 3:
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Whisk it all together and add a Tsp of Mustard oil into it.

Step 4:
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Add the paneer pieces and gently mix them with the help of a spatula. Let it marinate for at least an hour.

Step 5:
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Arrange it in a skewer or tooth pick along with capsicum and onion.

                  Or
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Grill the paneer tikka in the air fryer

and air-fry for 10 to 12 minutes at 200 degree celcius. Once half done brush with butter and cook it further till done.

Step 6:
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Serve it along with salad of your choice.

Tip:

Mustard oil gives the pungent aroma to the kebab