Thecha Paneer Tikka Recipe | Paneer Thecha Tikkis with detailed photo and video recipe. A simple and easy paneer starter or side dish snack made with paneer cubes and thecha spice mix. It is made as an extension to the popular thecha spice mix coated and topped on paneer cubes and grilled like tikkas. These can be ideal part starters or served as appetisers, but not limited to, and can also be served as dry curries with roti and chapati.
Thecha Paneer Tikka Recipe | Paneer Thecha Tikkis with step-by-step photo and video recipe. Paneer cubes or paneer starters are a common appetiser snack across India and are made for many occasions. The most common version is tikka, and paneer tikka is known for its simplicity and flavours. These can be extended, and the cha paneer tikka is one such easy and simple starter snack.
I have posted the traditional and authentic thecha recipe on my blog. However, I started getting a lot of requests for this unique thecha paneer tikka recipe. I noticed recently that this paneer snack is getting a lot of popularity. It was new to me as well, but when I tested and tried this snack for the first time, I was awestruck by its simple cooking process and the taste it has to offer. Basically, the combination of creamy paneer with spicy thecha herb mix makes it a lethal combination. Furthermore, the versatility of this dish as both a snack and a dry curry, paired with roti and chapati, makes it even more appealing. Additionally, the snack can also be used as a stuffing between roti and bread to make a perfect wrap/roll, or burger meal.
Furthermore, some more related and additional tips, suggestions and variations to thecha paneer tikka recipe. Firstly, use fresh and homemade paneer cubes for this snack recipe. It helps to absorb the spice inside paneer, making it an ideal snack. Secondly, adjust the spice level of the herbmix according to the quantity of green chillies used. Different green chillies have varying spice levels, so use them accordingly. Lastly, it is best to marinate the spice mix with paneer to ensure proper soaking and infusion of the spices. Once it is properly marinated, you can grill it in an air fryer, a traditional cooking tawa, or even on a barbecue grill.
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Thecha Paneer Tikka Recipe | Paneer Thecha Tikkis
Ingredients
- 2 tsp oil
- 5 chilli, spicy
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 tsp cumin
- ¼ cup peanut
- 1 bunch coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 12 pieces paneer
Instructions
- Firstly, in a pan, heat 2 tsp of oil. Add 5 chilli, 10 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger, 1 tsp cumin and ¼ cup peanuts.
- Roast on a low flame till the chilli turns aromatic.
- Also, add 1 bunch of coriander and saute till the coriander shrinks.
- Cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.
- Add 1 tsp of salt, 2 tbsp of water, and grind to a smooth paste. Thecha is ready.
- Now take 12 pieces of paneer, thecha, and coat well.
- Marinate for 30 minutes, allowing the masala to be well absorbed by the paneer.
- Further, roast it on a hot tawa or grill in an oven or tandoor.
- Finally, sprinkle some lemon juice and serve Paneer Theecha immediately.
Nutrition
How to make Thecha Paneer Tikka with Step-by-step Photos
- Firstly, in a pan, heat 2 tsp of oil. Add 5 chilli, 10 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger, 1 tsp cumin and ¼ cup peanuts.
- Roast on a low flame till the chilli turns aromatic.
- Also, add 1 bunch of coriander and saute till the coriander shrinks.
- Cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.
- Add 1 tsp of salt, 2 tbsp of water, and grind to a smooth paste. Thecha is ready.
- Now take 12 pieces of paneer, thecha, and coat well.
- Marinate for 30 minutes, allowing the masala to be well absorbed by the paneer.
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Further, roast it on a hot tawa or grill in an oven or tandoor.
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Finally, sprinkle some lemon juice and serve Paneer Theecha immediately.
Notes
- Firstly, make sure to use spicy green chilli to make it extra hot. Otherwise, increase the amount of green chillis accordingly.
- Additionally, making the masala into a smooth paste helps coat the paneer evenly with the masala.
- Furthermore, you can cut the pieces of paneer into any shape you prefer.
- Finally, Paneer Theecha Recipe tastes great when made spicy and creamy.