Malai Paneer Tikka Recipe (मलाई पनीर टिक्का रेसिपी)

Malai Paneer Tikka: A Creamy Delight for Paneer Lovers

The Allure of Paneer:

Paneer, a fresh, soft cheese beloved by vegetarians throughout India, takes center stage in this delectable dish – Malai Paneer Tikka. Arpit’s recipe offers a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring melt-in-your-mouth paneer cubes bathed in a creamy and aromatic marinade.

A Marriage of Cream and Spice:

This Malai Paneer Tikka leans towards the milder side of the spice spectrum, making it perfect for those who prefer subtler flavors. However, don’t be fooled by its mildness! The marinade is a flavorful tapestry woven with fresh cream (malai), aromatic ginger-garlic paste, and a touch of green chili for a hint of heat. Crushed fennel seeds, cardamom pods, and black pepper add a delightful depth of complexity, creating an irresistible experience for your taste buds.

A Culinary Adventure from Prep to Plate:

The journey to creating these delectable morsels begins with marinating the paneer cubes in a creamy and flavorful blend. After an hour of rest, the paneer pieces are ready to be threaded onto skewers along with colorful bell peppers and onions. A quick brush of malai over the skewers before baking adds a touch of richness and helps achieve a beautiful golden brown color.

Few other recipes :

1. Paneer Tikka Masala recipe
2. Methi matar malai recipe
3. Veg. Hara Bhara Kabab

Ready to Indulge?

Preheat your oven and gather your ingredients. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or to impress your guests at a potluck. For detailed instructions on creating this creamy and flavorful Malai Paneer Tikka, visit the original recipe source.

Malai Paneer Tikka recipe

This Malai Paneer Tikka leans towards the milder side of the spice spectrum, making it perfect for those who prefer subtler flavors.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Indian

Servings 15 pieces

Ingredients

  

• 250 grams cubed paneer पनीर
• 3 tbsp heavy cream मलाई
• 3 tbsp milk दूध
• 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste अदरक लहसुन की पेस्ट
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves हरा धनिया
• 1 small chopped green chilli हरी मिर्च
• 1/2 tsp kasuri methi कसूरी मेथी
• 1 tsp gram flour बेसन
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds सौंफ
• 4-5 cardamom pods इलाइची
• 1/2 tsp black pepper काली मिर्च
• salt to taste (नमक)
• 1/4 tsp sugar चीनी
• 1 capsicum शिमला मिर्च
• 2 onions प्याज
• 2 tbsp cashew powder

Instructions

 

For Marinate :

• In a mixing bowl, add 3 tbsp of milk, 3 tbsp cream, 2 tbsp cashewnut powder. ½ tsp ginger garlic paste, salt as per taste, 1 tbsp chopped coriander, 1 small chopped green chili, ½ tsp kasoori methi and 1 tsp of roasted besan, ¼ tsp sugar. Mix the ingredients well.
  3 tbsp heavy cream, 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tbsp coriander leaves, 1 small chopped green chilli, 1/2 tsp kasuri methi, 1 tsp gram flour, salt to taste, 1/4 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp cashew powder, 3 tbsp milk
• Roughly Grind together: ½ tso Fennel seeds, 4-5 cardamom pods and ¼ tsp black pepper in grinder or mortar pestle. Add the crushed spices to the marinate and mix well.
  1/2 tsp fennel seeds, 4-5 cardamom pods, 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Add the paneer pieces and marinate gently. Cover the bowl, and let it rest for an hour.
  250 grams cubed paneer

Making the tikkas :

• Preheat Oven at 250 deegree centigrate.
• After an hour, mix the paneer once again gently and then skewer the paneer pieces along with cubes of capsicums and onion shells in skewers, preferably wooden skewers wet with water. I did – 4 pieces each of paneer, capsicums and onions in a skewer.
  1 capsicum, 2 onions
• In a baking tray brush malai paneer tikka well and keep it on a high rack.
• Grill paneer tikka in grill mode for around 15-20 mins or until Paneer pieces turn golden brown.
• Turn the tikkas every 5 minutes to ensure a even cooking.
• Serve the tikkas hot with onions and green chutney.

Notes

Avoid overcooking the paneer, as it can become rubbery.