Hariyali Paneer Tikka

Haryali Paneer Tikka is similar to the traditional Paneer Tikka, it has the rich green color and fresh flavors of coriander and mint leaves.

Marination Tip: Marinate for up to 2 hours or more. If you’re running short on time then keep it for at least 30 mins.

Also try: Paneer Tikka

Course: Starters

Cuisine: North Indian

Time: Preparation – 15 mins, Marination – 2 hours, Cooking – 15 mins, Total – 2.5 hours

Servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

1. Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) – 250 grams (cut into 1 inch cubes)
2. Hung Curd (or plain greek yogurt) – 1/4 cup
3. Gram Flour – 1 tbsp
4. Coriander Leaves – 1/2 cup
5. Mint Leaves – 1/2 cup
6. Green Chilli – 2
7. Ginger – 1 inch
8. Garlic – 2 cloves
9. Onion – 1 medium (cut into 1 inch cubes)
10. Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
11. Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
12. Dry Mango Powder – 1/2 tsp
13. Chaat Masala Powder – 1 tsp
14. Black Salt – 1/4 tsp
15. Kasuri Methi – 1 tsp
16. Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
17. Oil – for shallow frying + 1 tbsp for marination
18. Salt to taste.

PS: 1 Cup = 250 ML.

How to make Hariyali Paneer Tikka:

1. Take a grinding jar. Add coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chillies, ginger and garlic. Grind to make a fine green paste
2. Take mixing bowl and add green paste, hung curd, 1 tbsp oil, gram flour, coriander powder, cumin powder, dry mango powder, chaat masala powder, black salt, kasuri methi, lemon juice & salt. Mix well
3. Add paneer and onion. Gently mix, paneer and onions should be coated well in the marinade
4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for up to 2 hours or more
5. Now take the paneer and onion in any order on a skewer
6. Heat a pan or tawa, spread some oil and place the skewer. Cook from all the sides till golden brown and crispy
7. Your Hariyali Paneer Tikka is ready. Serve hot with Chutney!!!