Paneer Tikka Salad (पनीर टिक्का सलाद)

Paneer Tikka salad is tava fried marinated paneer mixed with basic salad.

Measurement: 1 Cup = 180 ml
Serves: 3 to 4

Ingredients:

1. Paneer (small/medium cubes) - 125 gm
2. Onion (julienned) - 2 medium
3. Cabbage (shredded) - 1 cup
4. Carrot (julienned) - 1 small or medium
5. Red bell pepper (julienned) - half
6. Lime juice - 1 tbsp
7. Kashmiri mirchi powder - 1/4 tsp
8. Black pepper powder - 1/8 tsp
9. Salt to taste
10. Corriander leaves and a lemon slice for garnishing
11. Marinade

For the marinade:

1. Yoghurt - 3 tbsp
2. Tandoori masala - 1 tsp
3. Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
4. Black pepper powder - 1/8 tsp
5. Kashmiri mirchi powder - 1/4 tsp
6. Kasuri methi - 1/4 tsp
7. Garlic paste - 3/4 tsp
8. Sugar - a pinch
9. Salt to taste

Procedure:

• Take a mixing bowl and combine all the ingredients for marinade.
• Add paneer cubes to it and marinate it for 1/2 an hr.
• Heat a non stick frying pan and spread the paneer over it and let it get fried till golden brown on low flame. Keep turning occasionally. (no need to use oil)
• Take a mixing bowl and combine paneer and all the other ingredients except the garnish.
• Garnish with corriander leaves and lemon slice.
• Serve as an accompaniment to the North Indian meal.

Tip:

• You may have your own variation for the vegetables.
• Vegetables need not be cooked. If u wish, you may marinate and grill capsicum./ bell pepper.
• You may use the same marinade in a larger quantity for making skewed grilled tikka.