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Schezwan Cheese Paneer Tikka

Schezwan Cheese Paneer Tikka

  • 45 min
  • medium
  • Serves 4

Prep 30 min · Cook 15 min

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7 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 Cheesy Chinese Paneer Tikka · Veg · Noodles & Pasta, Snacks & Starters

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

21 items

4 people
  • 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.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy659kcal2636kcal
Protein32g128g
Carbohydrate18g72g
Fat52g208g
Fibre2.6g10g
Sugar9.3g37g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

  1. 1

    Add garlic and red chilli powder into hot oil. Whisk all the ingredients mentioned in the marination until smooth and thick.

    OilGarlicKashmiri Red Chilli PowderSchezwan SauceSaltBesan FlourHung CurdCashew Paste

  2. 2

    Add the paneer and the vegetables and coat evenly, rest refrigerated for 30 mins.

    PaneerOnionTomatoGreen Capsicum

  3. 3

    Layer the paneer and vegetables on a skewer and roast on an open fire.

  4. 4

    Baste with butter after roasted, sprinkle chaat masala.

    ButterChaat Masala Powder

  5. 5

    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.

    ButterMaidaMilkSaltTurmeric Powder

  6. 6

    Finish with cheese it now resembles a perfect nacho sauce!

    Cheddar Cheese

  7. 7

    Heat a sizzler pan and place the paneer pieces. Top with the cheese sauce and sprinkle finely chopped spring onion to garnish.

    Chilli OilSpring Onion

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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