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Paneer Tikka Salad

Paneer Tikka Salad

  • 40 min
  • mild
  • Serves 4

Prep 30 min · Cook 10 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Grilled Paneer Salad, Indian Paneer Salad · Veg · Snacks & Starters, Soups & Salads

Paneer tikka salad: charred mustard oil and curd marinated paneer over romaine and vegetables with mint mayonnaise. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes, video.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

26 items

4 people
  • Mustard Oil1 tbsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Curd¼ cup
  • Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
  • Lemon Juice3 tbsp
  • Salt¾ tsp
  • Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
  • Cumin Powder½ tsp
  • Chaat Masala Powder1½ tsp
  • Besan Flour1 tbsp
  • Paneer, Cubes250 grams
  • Mint Leaves¼ cup
  • Coriander Leaves½ cup
  • Garlic2 cloves
  • Green Chilli, Roughly Chopped1
  • Ice Cubes½ cup
  • Mayonnaise¼ cup
  • Honey1 tbsp
  • Cumin Powder, Roasted¼ tsp
  • Lemon Zest1
  • Romaine Lettuce1
  • Cherry Tomato¼ cup
  • Yellow Capsicum, Diced¼ cup
  • Onion, Slices¼ cup
  • Cucumber, Slices½ cup

Contains: milk, egg, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy331kcal1324kcal
Protein14g54g
Carbohydrate13g51g
Fat26g104g
Fibre2.2g8.8g
Sugar6.8g27g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

  1. 1

    Make the marination by whisking together the oil and red chilli powder first. Add all the remaining ingredients and whisk again to form a smooth marination.

    Mustard OilKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCurdGinger Garlic PasteLemon JuiceSaltTurmeric PowderGaram Masala PowderCumin PowderChaat Masala PowderBesan Flour

  2. 2

    Add the Paneer, mix and marinate for 15 minutes. You can prepare the dressing and other ingredients in the meantime.

    Paneer

  3. 3

    Arrange the paneer cubes onto skewers. Cook them over direct heat until they turn charred on all sides.

  4. 4

    For the dressing, blend together mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilli, lemon juice and ice cubes.

    Mint LeavesCoriander LeavesGarlicGreen ChilliLemon JuiceIce Cubes

  5. 5

    Whisk them along with mayonnaise, honey, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder and lemon zest. Set the dressing aside. It can also be stored in the refrigerator.

    MayonnaiseHoneyChaat Masala PowderCumin PowderLemon ZestSalt

  6. 6

    To assemble the salad, add all the veggies in a large bowl. Top with the Paneer. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Mix it and serve immediately.

    Romaine LettuceCherry TomatoYellow CapsicumOnionCucumber

Before you start

How long does Paneer Tikka Salad take?
40 minutes from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Tikka Salad serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Tikka Salad vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Tikka Salad spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Paneer Tikka Salad?
250 grams Paneer, ¼ cup Curd, ¼ cup Cherry Tomato, 1 Romaine Lettuce, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Tikka Salad?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Tikka Salad?
About 331 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes
  • C

    A Cookd cookOctober 2022

    tasted so yummy 😋 thanks for the recipe

  • D

    Dr PunithaMarch 2022

    awesome dish

  • K

    KosalramDecember 2021

    Delicious

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