Homemade Pan-Fried Hariyali Paneer Tikka - Two Cloves In A Pot

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Homemade Pan-Fried Hariyali Paneer Tikka

Homemade Pan-Fried Hariyali Paneer Tikka features small cubes of paneer marinated in vibrant green Hariyali Paste, then shallow-fried.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Marinate Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani

Keyword: hariyali paneer tikka, paneer hariyali tikka

Servings: people

Calories: 136kcal

Author: Sarah Mirza

Ingredients

Soften the Paneer

1 lbs paneer cut in cubes
1 tsp kosher salt
1 cup water

Hariyali Paste

½ bunch cilantro
½ bunch mint
1 green pepper
3 tbsp water
2 tbsp yogurt
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp red pepper flakes red chili flakes
1 tsp mace powder javitri powder
¼ tsp nutmeg powder
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp cumin powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp red chili powder
1½ tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp olive oil

Frying

4 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Soften the Paneer

First cut the paneer into cubes In a bowl, soak the paneer in water and salt for 20 minutes. Take out the paneer chunks, discard the salt water.

Make the Hariyali

In a blender add ginger garlic paste, yogurt, red chili powder, coriander powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cumin powder, salt, olive oil, mace powder, nutmeg powder, cumin powder, mint, cilantro, green pepper, and 3 tbsp water.
Blend until smooth.

Marinate the Paneer

Pour 80% of the Hariyali paste on paneer and mix it. Save 20% for brushing the skewers later on.
Then cover it with the lid and marinate it for 30 minutes to overnight in refrigerator.
Take it out of the refrigerator.
Place them on to wooden skewers.

Frying the paneer

Add 4 tbsp of olive oil onto fry pan or grill pan.
Let it heat up on medium heat.
Place the skewers onto the hot oil and let it fry on all sides.
Once it's done frying then take the skewers out on a plate and then brush them with the remaining 20% of the Hariyali paste on all sides.
Serve it with fresh Green Chutney.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewers (5 cubes) | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg