Spice Up Your Taste Buds with Sizzling Chimichurri Paneer Tikka

Indulge in the rich and complex traditions of India with the vibrant flavors of South America, as this smoky, spiced Indian tikka meets the herbaceous tang of chimichurri sauce. This amazing fusion, quite tantalizingly aromatic in taste, offers the perfect interpretation for indulgence at parties, family gatherings, or as a standalone meal, infusing a global twist into the paneer loved by millions.

Brief History about Paneer Tikka:

Paneer tikka belongs to the North India and is the best vegetarian alternative to the widely loved meat tikkas. Accompanied with unmatched flavor, paneer tikka cooked inside a tandoor oven, marinated in spiced yogurt, is a wonderful culinary delight. Condiment native to Argentina and Uruguay, chimichurri sauce originated. It happens that this herby vinegar-based marinade has mostly been done as a sort of side, or a condiment, to meat grilled over its flames. That is where all the fusion traditions meet – A satisfying yet at the same time, revitalizing meal -paneer and sour chimichurri balanced by soft, smooth crema.

Cooking Time:

Prep 25 minutes | Marinate time 30minutes | Cook Time 20 | Total 1 hour 15 minutes

Components for Paneer Tikka:

• Paneer-Cottage Cheese Cubed- 400 g
  • High in protein, and silky, smooth to consume. Good for grilling
• Bell Peppers (Red, Green, Yellow) – 1 each, cubed
  • Colour and crunch to the dish.
• Onion – 1 large, cubed
  • The pungency will be balanced out by the onion’s mild sweetness
• Yogurt – ½ cup
  • Makes up the bulk of the marinade
• Gram Flour (Besan) – 2 tbsp
  • Helps to stick the marinade onto the paneer
• Ginger-Garlic Paste – 1 tbsp
  • Depth and spiciness from this paste
• Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp
  • Strong, golden color
• Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp
  • For the spicy bite.
• Garam Masala – ½ tsp
  • Earthy warmth to the dish.
• Salt – To taste
• Oil – 2 tbsp
  • Adding a thin glaze on grilling.

For the Chimichurri Sauce

• Parsley (Fresh) – 1 cup
  • The showstopper in the sauce.
• Coriander (Fresh) – ½ cup
  • Adding freshness.
• Garlic – 4 cloves
  • Giving it a strong flavor.
• Red Chili Flakes – 1 tsp
  • Moderate heat.
• Olive Oil – ¼ cup
  • Adds depth and makes the sauce silky smooth.
• Red Wine Vinegar – 2 tbsp
  • Strong tanginess.
• Salt – To taste

Step by Step guide to make Chimichurri Paneer Tikka:

1. Preparing the Chimichurri Sauce

Add parsley, coriander, garlic, chili flakes, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt to a food processor. Blend it all silky smooth.
Season and adjust. This it is going to marinate and be a dipper as well.

2. Paneer Marination

Mix yogurt, gram flour, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, salt, and 2 tbsp chimichurri sauce in a bowl. Add the paneer, bell peppers, and onions. Toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. Grill the Paneer Tikka 3. Heat a grill pan or skewer the paneer and vegetables alternately onto bamboo skewers (soaked in water).
Grease the grill with oil, place the skewers. Over medium heat cook occasionally until it turns golden-brown and partly charred from the sides of the paneer (10-15 minutes)

4. Sizzle and Serve

Heat the cast-iron skillet or the sizzler plate. Pour a wee drop of butter inside for sizzling.
Place that already cooked paneer tikka on that skillet. Pour copious amounts of chimichurri sauce above the paneer tikka

Nutrition information per serving

Calorie: 280 kcal | Protein: 12 g | Carb: 10 g | Fat: 20 g | Dietary Fiber: 2 g

How to Serve:

Paneer tikka served with a sizzing chimichurri, mint yogurt chutney, garlic naan or with a fresh salad. Serve with a tangy mojito or lemonade mocktail to counter point all the flavors in one shot.

Tips for Cooking

• Marination: Provide sufficient marinating time so the flavors will develop while penetrating into paneer.
• Cooking Temperature: Hold the grill on a medium heat so that it does not burn while properly charring.
• Balance your chimichurri: balance the proportion of garlic or vinegar in it to your preference.

Conclusion:

Sizzling Chimichurri Paneer Tikka-this festive global rendition on a platter is out of this world. Between that creamy paneer and the spicy tandoori spices with some zesty chimichurri sauce, all you have is something impossible to stay away from for long. As a group-fun recipe for a guilty pleasure on the weekends, this definitely makes an etching mark to be remembered always. Enjoy these flavors and let yourself be carried to the waves through continents!

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