For the last several years, this paneer tikka roll has become one of my all-time favorite Indian street foods.
And what’s more, it’s pretty easy to make. This recipe also includes a cilantro chutney, pickled onions, and vinegar soaked chilies. All of these elements ensure that this dish is perfectly spiced and has a rich flavor profile, but without being overwhelming.
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What is Paneer?
If you’re not familiar with using paneer, now is the time to start! It’s basically a firm cheese that doesn’t melt when you heat it up – similar to halloumi. And what’s more, the texture is absolutely amazing.
What are the Best Toppings for a Paneer Tikka Roll?
In my opinion, spicy paneer isn’t enough. To make this dish complete you need the perfect toppings. I recommend adding: (1) instant pickled onions, (2) green chillies soaked in vinegar, (3) crispy red cabbage, (4) cilantro chutney, and then wrapping everything in a (5) spicy paratha.
Paneer Tikka – Ingredient Breakdown:
If you want to make the perfect paneer tikka marinade, make sure you have the following ingredients in stock.
- (1) paneer
- (2) besan (chickpea flour)
- (3) yogurt
- (4) cumin powder
- (5) coriander powder
- (6) turmeric
- (7) chaat masala
- (8) garam masala
- (9) fenugreek leaves
- (10) amchoor (mango powder)
- (11) Kashmiri mirch (red chili powder)
- (12) salt
How to Make the Paneer for a Paneer Tikka Roll
- Before anything else, start by mixing your yogurt and all of your spices in a bowl.
- Cut your paneer into pieces (I cut mine into thin rectangles for a traditional paneer tikka shape but you can cube your paneer instead).
- Coat your panner evenly on both sides with the yogurt mixture and then pop it into the air fryer at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. If you don’t have an airfryer, simply use an oven or pan fry your paneer instead.
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There are many ways to cook paneer- for example, I have tried making this recipe with an airfryer, shallow frying it, and putting in an oven.
You may have overcooked it – this is especially easy to do when shallow frying.
Not only does chickpea flour enhance the flavor of the paneer, it also thickens the batter to provide a better texture to your marinade.
Paneer Tikka Roll
Ingredients
Paneer Tikka
- ~230 g paneer
- 2 tbsp besan
- 5-6 tbsp yogurt
- 3/4 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp chaat masala
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp fenugreek leaves
- 1/4 tsp amchoor powder
- 1 tsp Kashmiri mirch
- 1/4 tsp salt
Chutney
- 3 tbsp cilantro (finely chopped and tightly packed)
- 1 tbsp mint (finely chopped and tightly packed)
- 4 tbsp yogurt
- 1/8 tsp cumin powder
- 1/8 tsp chaat masala
- 1/8 tsp mango powder
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 green chillies
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice (optional)
Pickled Onions
- 2-3 tsp oil
- 1/4 large red onion
- 1 lime
- 3/4 tsp chaat masala
- 3/4 tsp kashmiri red chili powder
Instructions
Paneer Tikka
- In a bowl mix together your yogurt and all of your spices
- Cut your paneer into pieces (I cut mine into thin rectangles for a traditional paneer tikka shape but you can cube your paneer instead)
- Coat your panner evenly on both sides with the yogurt mixture and then pop it into the air fryer at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. If you don’t have an airfryer, simply use an oven or pan fry your paneer instead
Chutney
- Combine all of your ingredients in a food processor and mix until smooth
Pickled Onions
- Sautรฉ your onions in oil until they soften and then add the juice of one lime
- Cook for another 30 seconds or so and then add in your spices
- Continue to cook until all of the lime juice has absorbed into the onions
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