Paneer tikka is an Indian dish made from chunks of paneer marinated in spices and grilled in a tandoor. It is a vegetarian alternative to chicken tikka and other meat dishes.It is a popular dish that is widely available in India.
Preparation of paneer tikka kabab is so simple and easy.
Chunks of paneer, a type of fresh cheese, are marinated in spices and are then arranged on a stick with capsicums, onions and tomatoes. These sticks are grilled in a tandoor and the dish is thereafter served hot, seasoned with lemon juice and chaat masala. It is sometimes accompanied by salad or mint chutney.Tikka dishes traditionally go well with mint chutney or dhaniya chuney. The paneer, though tender, has a crisp singe on the surface.
There are lots of Variations of paneer kabab.Today i am going to make Hariyali paneer tikka or green paneer tikka, malai paneer tikka and spicy paneer tikka.
When paneer tikka is served with a gravy, it is called paneer tikka masala. It is also served as with a wrap, paneer tikka roll, where the paneer tikka is wrapped into an Indian bread and served. A variant of paneer tikka is also made as a kebab.