Paneer Tikki or Paneer Cutlet
This is the recipe for a lightly spiced Paneer Tikki that needs very few ingredients. These Paneer Cutlets are protein-rich and recommended (in moderation, of course) as a part of a weight-loss diet for vegetarians.
Ingredients
- 200 gms Paneer
- 1/3 Cup Finely Chopped Carrot
- 1/3 Cup Finely Chopped French Beans
- 1 tsp Finely Chopped Green Chillies or to Taste
- 1 tbsp Besan optional
- 1 tsp Chaat Masala
- Salt to Taste
- 2 tbsp Oil
Instructions
Preparing the Vegetables
- Parboil the carrots and beans.
- Drain all the water.
- Set aside.
Making the Paneer Tikkis
- Mash the Paneer.
- Add the Chaat Masala and Besan.
- Mix well.
- Add the parboiled vegetables and green chillies.
- Mix well.
- Taste and add salt, if required.
- Mix well.
- Divide into 8 equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a ball.
- Press to form a 1/2" thick tikki.
- In a non-stick pan, over low to medium heat, warm about 1 tsp oil.
- Place a few Paneer Cutlets and cook till the side touching the pan is golden brown.
- Flip over and cook the other side till it is golden brown.
- Serve the Paneer Cutlet warm with Dahiwali Pudina Chutney or Tomato Ketchup.
Notes
Cook over low-to-medium heat, otherwise the Paneer Tikkis will burn.