Schezwan Cheese Paneer Tikka
- 45 min
- medium
- Serves 4
Schezwan cheese paneer tikka: paneer in hung curd and Schezwan sauce, flame-roasted on skewers, with cheddar sauce. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 45 minutes, video.
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
Ingredients
Oil2 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder½ tbsp
Schezwan Sauce1½ tbsp
Salt1¼ tsp
Besan Flour1 tbsp
Hung Curd½ cup
Cashew Paste2 tbsp
Paneer, Diced500 grams
Onion, Diced1
Tomato, Diced2
Green Capsicum, Diced1
Butter, Melted2 tbsp
Chaat Masala Powder½ tsp
Butter1 tbsp
Maida1 tbsp
Milk¾ cup
Turmeric Powder1 pinch
Cheddar Cheese¼ cup
Chilli OilFor Garnish
Spring Onion, Finely ChoppedFor Garnish
Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 659kcal | 2636kcal |
| Protein | 32g | 128g |
| Carbohydrate | 18g | 72g |
| Fat | 52g | 208g |
| Fibre | 2.6g | 10g |
| Sugar | 9.3g | 37g |
Cookd masalas for paneer
Method
Add garlic and red chilli powder into hot oil. Whisk all the ingredients mentioned in the marination until smooth and thick.
Add the paneer and the vegetables and coat evenly, rest refrigerated for 30 mins.
Layer the paneer and vegetables on a skewer and roast on an open fire.
Baste with butter after roasted, sprinkle chaat masala.
To prepare the cheese sauce, melt butter in a pan and add the miada. Whisk in the milk until smooth and combined. Add salt and a pinch of turmeric.
Finish with cheese it now resembles a perfect nacho sauce!
Heat a sizzler pan and place the paneer pieces. Top with the cheese sauce and sprinkle finely chopped spring onion to garnish.
Before you start
- How long does Schezwan Cheese Paneer Tikka take?
- 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Schezwan Cheese Paneer Tikka serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Schezwan Cheese Paneer Tikka vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Schezwan Cheese Paneer Tikka spicy?
- It is medium: 2 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 Schezwan Cheese Paneer Tikka?
- 500 grams Paneer, ¼ cup Cheddar Cheese, 1½ tbsp Schezwan Sauce, ½ cup Hung Curd, 1 tbsp Besan Flour, ¾ cup Milk, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Schezwan Cheese Paneer Tikka?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Schezwan Cheese Paneer Tikka?
- About 659 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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