Paneer Tikka is one of the most liked Indian dish and there are several versions of this dish that you can always find in several restaurants. Almost everyone likes to have it, especially kids. As the name says, Kairali Roast Masala Paneer Tikka is a type of tikka which is made with special kairali masala. Kairali masala has a very distinct and an exotic taste. The masala originates from the green lands of Kerala. It is known to be one of the most famous spices of that place. This paneer tikka recipe makes use of this aromatic and unique masala in its preparation. It simply adds an authentic taste to the dish. The dish has a strong and smoky flavour. Feel the crunch of outer tandoori layer along with mildness of the paneer by trying this dish soon. If you are someone who likes to experiment with food and flavours, then you should definitely try this dish soon. This is a thick gravy appetizer dish so, you could prepare it in lunch or dinner for your loved ones. Serve it along a crispy parantha or naan to get the best taste. Experiment with your taste-buds by preparing this dish soon. Simply enhance your festive celebration by preparing this dish on auspicious day of Diwali or Holi and create a memory of flavours with your loved ones. It is a simple and quick recipe. It will hardly take half an hour to prepare this delectable appetizer dish. Make sure you make use of fresh cottage cheese for preparation to get a perfect taste. Also, it is suggested that you roast the paneer to perfection to get a proper texture. This is an exclusive chef recipe, so follow the steps carefully to get the best taste. Experience a burst of flavours by preparing it soon for your family and loved ones.
Ingredients of Kairali Roast Masala Paneer Tikka
- 1 kilograms cottage cheese
- 2 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 400 gm chopped tomato
- 1 piece chopped ginger
- 5 teaspoon coriander powder
- 2 teaspoon turmeric
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 4 teaspoon rice flour
- 3 dashes nutmeg powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium sliced onion
- 8 cloves peeled garlic
- 4 green chilli
- 4 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 2 handful curry leaves
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 dashes powdered green cardamom
- 7 tablespoon fresh cream
- salt as required
How to make Kairali Roast Masala Paneer Tikka
Step 1To prepare this delicious appetizer, first, take a medium non-stick sized pan and place it on medium flame. Then, pour and heat oil in it. Once the oil is hot enough, add sliced onions and saute them until they become translucent. Then, add chopped tomatoes in the pan and stir-fry them until almost all the moisture has evaporated. Next, add peeled garlic, chopped ginger and green chillies in the pan and stir for a while. Now, add coriander powder along with red chilli powder, turmeric powder, curry leaves in the pan and cook until the moisture has evaporated completely. Also, add salt as required and mix properly. Once cooked, turn the flame off and let the mixture cool.
Step 2Now, transfer the prepared mixture to a mixer-grinder jar and add coconut milk in it. Then, blend the mixture on maximum speed until you get a smooth paste. Once done, transfer the paste to a bowl and keep aside for a while.
Step 3Next, wash and pat dry the cottage cheese properly. Then, slice the cottage cheese into 16 equal sized chunks and keep aside for next 10 minutes.
Step 4Now, take another medium sized bowl and add yogurt along with kairali roast masala, rice flour in it. Then, whisk properly with the help of a blender until smooth. Also, add green cardamom, nutmeg powder, lemon juice, cream in the bowl and whisk again. Next, dip the cottage cheese chunks(step 3) in the prepared batter properly. Place the mixture in refrigerator for some time.
Step 5Next, place the dipped cottage cheese chunks on skewers(tandoor sticks) evenly. Also, place a raw onion in 1 of the skewers. Transfer the filled skewers on a baking tray. Pour the remaining batter on the top of the chunks neatly.
Step 6Then, preheat the OTG at 135 degree Celsius(275 Fahrenheit) for 10-12 minutes. Now, place the baking tray in OTG and let the cottage cheese chunks cook for next 5-6 minutes. Once cooked properly, remove the tray from OTG.
Step 7Lastly, take a serving dish and transfer the prepared gravy(step 1& 2) in it. Then, neatly place the tandoori chunks(step 6) over the gravy. Also, sprinkle some pepper and serve hot.
