Makhmali Paneer Tikka ( Healthy Starter Recipe )

by Tarla Dalal

Makhmali Paneer Tikka ( Healthy Starter Recipe )

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True to its name, this tikka will melt in your mouth and delight your palate! replacing the fat-laden white gravy of cream and cashews with whole wheat bread mayonnaise results in a healthier version, which you can serve in portions of two pieces.

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Preparation Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 17 mins Total Time: 37 mins 14Makes 14 pieces
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Ingredients

For The Curd Marinade (makes 1/2 Cup)
1/2 whole wheat bread slice
1/3 cup low-fat hung curds (chakka dahi)
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp olive oil
a pinch of freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tbsp cashewnuts (kaju)
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
14 low-fat paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 37 mm. (1 1/2”) cubes
1 tsp oil for cooking

For Serving
a few sprigs of mint leaves (phudina)

Method

For the curd marinade

Combine all the ingredients and blend in mixer till smooth. Keep refrigerated till use.

How to proceed

Combine the paneer and curd marinade in a bowl and toss gently. Keep aside to marinade for ½ hour.
Heat the oil in a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook each paneer piece till it turns golden brown in colour from all the sides.
Insert toothpicks in each paneer tikkas and serve immediately garnished with mint springs.