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Paneer Tikka Salad

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

Snacks & StartersSoups & SaladsKebabs, Tikkas & GrillsLow carb

Total40 min
Prep30 min
Cook10 min
Serves4
Per serving331 cal
Spicemild

Good for: Party

Paneer Tikka Salad

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

Ingredients

26 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • Mint LeavesMint Leaves¼ cup
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves½ cup
  • GarlicGarlic2 cloves
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli, Roughly Chopped1
  • Ice CubesIce Cubes½ cup
  • MayonnaiseMayonnaise¼ cup
  • HoneyHoney1 tbsp
  • Chaat Masala PowderChaat Masala Powder1.5 tsp
  • Cumin PowderCumin Powder, Roasted¼ tsp
  • Lemon ZestLemon Zest1
  • SaltSalt¾ tsp
  • Romaine LettuceRomaine Lettuce1
  • Cherry TomatoCherry Tomato¼ cup
  • Yellow CapsicumYellow Capsicum, Diced¼ cup
  • OnionOnion, Slices¼ cup
  • CucumberCucumber, Slices½ cup
  • PaneerPaneer, Cubes250 grams
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice3 tbsp
  • Mustard OilMustard Oil1 tbsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • CurdCurd¼ cup
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste2 tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder½ tsp
  • Cumin PowderCumin Powder½ tsp
  • Besan FlourBesan Flour1 tbsp

Contains: milk, egg, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy331kcal1324kcal
Protein14g54g
Carbohydrate13g51g
Fat26g104g
Fibre2.3g9.2g
Sugar6.9g28g

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 ChilliIce CubesLemon Juice

  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 Cherry Tomato, ¼ cup Curd, 1 Romaine Lettuce, 2 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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