Ingredients and Method to Make Delicious Reshmi Paneer Tikka

Paneer tikka is a popular vegetarian appetizer in Indian cuisine made with marinated cubes of paneer (cottage cheese) that are grilled or baked in a tandoor (clay oven) or on a barbecue. The paneer cubes are marinated in a mixture of yogurt and spices like red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and cumin, along with ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and sometimes a bit of cream. The marinated paneer is then skewered and cooked until golden and crispy on the outside, while remaining soft and creamy on the inside. Paneer tikka is often served with mint chutney or onion rings and is a favorite snack or appetizer in Indian restaurants and households.

Here is a recipe to prepare Reshmi Paneer Tikka:

Ingredients for Reshmi Paneer Tikka

• 400 grams paneer, cut into cubes
• 5 tbsp gram flour
• 1 cup thick curd (hung curd or Greek yogurt)
• 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp cream
• 1 tbsp garam masala powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 capsicum
• 6 drops orange colour
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 onion
• 1 tbsp chopped mint
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp butter

How to make Reshmi Paneer Tikka

For the marinade:

1. In a mixing bowl, add thick curd, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, cream, garam masala powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, and salt.
2. Mix all the ingredients well and make a smooth paste.
3. Add paneer cubes to the marinade and mix well so that the paneer cubes are coated well.
4. Cover the bowl with a lid and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

For cooking:

1. Preheat the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.
2. Grease the baking tray with oil.
3. Arrange the marinated paneer cubes on the greased baking tray.
4. Brush the paneer cubes with melted butter and bake it in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
5. Flip the paneer cubes and again brush them with melted butter and bake for another 5-7 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy.

Your delicious Reshmi Paneer Tikka is ready to serve! Enjoy it with some mint chutney or tomato ketchup.

Paneer Tikka

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