Paneer Tikka Salad (पनीर टिक्का सलाद)

Paneer Tikka salad is tava fried marinated paneer mixed with basic salad.

Measurement: 1 Cup = 180 ml
Serves: 3 to 4

Ingredients:

1. Paneer (small/medium cubes) – 125 gm
2. Onion (julienned) – 2 medium
3. Cabbage (shredded) – 1 cup
4. Carrot (julienned) – 1 small or medium
5. Red bell pepper (julienned) – half
6. Lime juice – 1 tbsp
7. Kashmiri mirchi powder – 1/4 tsp
8. Black pepper powder – 1/8 tsp
9. Salt to taste
10. Corriander leaves and a lemon slice for garnishing
11. Marinade

For the marinade:

1. Yoghurt – 3 tbsp
2. Tandoori masala – 1 tsp
3. Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
4. Black pepper powder – 1/8 tsp
5. Kashmiri mirchi powder – 1/4 tsp
6. Kasuri methi – 1/4 tsp
7. Garlic paste – 3/4 tsp
8. Sugar – a pinch
9. Salt to taste

Procedure:

• Take a mixing bowl and combine all the ingredients for marinade.
• Add paneer cubes to it and marinate it for 1/2 an hr.
• Heat a non stick frying pan and spread the paneer over it and let it get fried till golden brown on low flame. Keep turning occasionally. (no need to use oil)
• Take a mixing bowl and combine paneer and all the other ingredients except the garnish.
• Garnish with corriander leaves and lemon slice.
• Serve as an accompaniment to the North Indian meal.