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paneer tikki, a delectable Indian snack, is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Learn how to make paneer tikki recipe | paneer cutlet | crispy aloo paneer tikki |

paneer tikki is also known as paneer cutlet, are simple and quick vegetarian patties made with paneer, vegetables, spices and herbs. Paneer cutlets are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer that combines the creamy goodness of paneer, crunchy veggies with a crispy outer layer. It makes for a good tea-time snack served with a side of green chutney or tomato ketchup.

These paneer tikkis are toddler friendly, if you skip the green chillies and reduce other spices. Paneer cutlets also go well in tiffin box.

pro tips to make paneer tikki recipe: 1. Grating the paneer ensures a smooth and even texture for the tikkis. 2. Add a little cornflour to the mixture to bind it well and prevent the tikkis from breaking. 3. You can coat the tikki in crushed vermicelli instead of breadcrumbs.

Enjoy paneer tikki recipe | paneer cutlet | crispy aloo paneer tikki | with detailed step by step photos.

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Paneer Tikki recipe - How to make Paneer Tikki

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     12Makes 12 tikkis
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Ingredients

Paneer Tikki
2 cups fresh crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
1/2 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped mixed vegetables
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
1 tsp chaat masala
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tbsp cornflour
bread crumbs for rolling
oil for deep frying

To Be Mixed Into A Slurry Using 1/4 Cup Water
1/4 cup cornflour
1/4 cup plain flour (maida)
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
Method

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  1. To make paneer tikki recipe, heat oil in a broad non-stick pan, add ginger, garlic, green chillies and onions.
  2. Sauté on a medium flame for a minute. Add mixed vegetables, sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Keep aside.
  3. In a deep bowl, combine paneer, potato, chaat masala, coriander, salt and pepper powder, cornflour and sautéed vegetables.
  4. Mix it well to form a dough. Divide the mixture into 10 equal portions and shape each portion into small round tikkis.
  5. Dip each tikki into the cornflour slurry and coat it well in breadcrumbs.
  6. Repeat step 5 to prepare the rest of the tikkis.
  7. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep fry a few tikkis at a time.
  8. Deep fry the tikkis till they are golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain them on an absorbent paper.
  9. Serve the paneer tikki hot with tomato ketchup or green chutney.

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what is paneer tikki made of?
  1. See the below image of list of ingredients for making paneer tikki recipe.

how to saute the veggies
  1. To make paneer tikki recipe | paneer cutlet | crispy aloo paneer tikki | heat 1 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
  2. Add 1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak). Finely chopped ginger adds a warm, pungent flavor and aroma to paneer tikkis.
  3. Add 1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun). Finely chopped garlic adds a pungent, savory flavor to paneer tikkis.
  4. Add 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies. Finely chopped green chillies add a punch of heat and flavor to paneer tikkis.
  5. Add ½ cup finely chopped onions. Finely chopped onions add flavor, moisture, and a slightly sweet taste to paneer tikkis. 
  6. Sauté on a medium flame for a minute.
  7. Add ½ cup mixed chopped mixed vegetables. 
  8. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Keep aside.

how to make the slurry
  1. In a small bowl, add ¼ cup plain flour (maida).
  2. Add ¼ cup cornflour.
  3. Add salt to taste. 
  4. Add freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste.
  5. Add 1 tsp dry red chilli flakes.
  6. Add ¼ cup water. 
  7. Whisk well and keep aside. 

how to make paneer tikki recipe
  1. In a deep bowl, add 2 cups of crumbled paneer (cottage cheese). Grated paneer adds a soft, creamy texture and a rich, cheesy flavor to paneer tikkis.
  2. Add ½ cup boiled and mashed potatoes. Boiled and grated potatoes add moisture, texture, and binding properties to the paneer tikki mixture.
  3. Add 1 tsp chaat masala. Chaat masala adds a burst of flavor to paneer tikkis. 
  4. Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania). Coriander leaves add a burst of fresh, herbaceous flavor and a pleasant aroma to the tikkis.
  5. Add salt to taste.
  6. Add pepper powder to taste. 
  7. Add 2 tbsp cornflour. Cornflour acts as a binding agent in paneer tikki recipes. It helps to hold the mixture together, preventing the tikkis from falling apart during cooking. 
  8. Add the sautéed vegetables.
  9. Mix it well to form a dough.
  10. Divide the mixture into 10 equal portions and shape each portion into small round tikkis.
  11. Dip each tikki into the cornflour slurry.
  12. Coat it well in bread crumbs.
  13. Repeat step 5 to prepare the rest of the tikkis.
  14. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep fry a few tikkis at a time.
  15. Deep fry the tikkis till they are golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain them on an absorbent paper.
  16. Serve the paneer tikki recipe | paneer cutlet | crispy aloo paneer tikki | hot.
  17. Serve the tikkis immediately with your favorite chutney or sauce to enjoy the best flavor and texture.

pro tips to make paneer tikki recipe
  1. Grating the paneer ensures a smooth and even texture for the tikkis.
  2. Add a little cornflour to the mixture to bind it well and prevent the tikkis from breaking. 
  3. You can coat the tikki in crushed vermicelli instead of breadcrumbs. 

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Paneer Tikki
5
 on 21 Jan 18 12:27 PM


Nice and easy .....
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Tarla Dalal    Great and happy to know you have liked the recipe. Do keep trying more recipes and give us your feedback..
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22 Jan 18 04:55 PM
Paneer Tikkis
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Payal Parikh 86
 on 05 Apr 13 02:35 PM


This starter recipe is great...the combination of paneer, green chillies and coriander is amazing...It is a quick fix to serve during a party. I served it with green chutney and all relished it...
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