Punjabi recipes

If you want to have a meal that satiates your tummy, tickles your taste buds and stays in your memory for a long time, try Punjabi! Punjabi cuisine ranges from semi-spicy to spicy, and is almost always rich, with abundant use of ghee and butter. 

Have a Punjabi Paratha and a tall glass of their creamy Lassi for breakfast and you will not feel hungry till lunch-time! From signature dishes like Sarson ka Saag and Makki Ki Roti, to homely treats like Aloo Paratha and Aloo Gobi, and lip-smacking delicacies like Paneer Tikka and Baingan Bharta, this section will introduce you to several ‘famous and favourite’ Punjabi treats. 

Paneer Tikka are authentic Punjabi snacks that are prepared in the tandoor. A tikka is basically any vegetable, paneer or meat marinated in a highly flavourful seasoning and grilled to perfection. 

Paneer Tikka, Punjabi Paneer Tikka in Oven


Tikkas are authentic Punjabi snacks that are prepared in the tandoor. A tikka is basically any vegetable, paneer or meat marinated in a highly flavourful seasoning and grilled to perfection. 



Here large chunks of paneer have been marinated in tangy marinade made of curds, chaat masala, kasuri methi, ginger and garlic and then cooked in the oven . Paneer tikka can be eaten as is with some chutney or can be rolled into a rotis and served as a Punjabi roll.

Paneer Tikka, Punjabi Paneer Tikka in Oven recipe - How to make Paneer Tikka, Punjabi Paneer Tikka in Oven

Preparation Time: 10 mins   Baking Time:  35 minutes   Baking Temperature:  200°C (400°F)   Cooking Time: 0 mins    Total Time: 45 mins     Makes 20 tikkas

Ingredients

20 paneer (cottage cheese) cubes

1/2 cup thick curds (dahi)

1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste

1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste

2 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)

1/2 tsp garam masala

1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

1 tsp chaat masala

1 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)

1 tbsp oil

salt to taste

Method 

Combine the curds, ginger paste, garlic paste, chilli powder, dried fenugreek leaves, garam masala, coriander, chaat masala, besan, oil and salt in a deep bowl and mix well to prepare a marinade.

Add the paneer, mix gently and keep aside to marinate for 15 minutes.

Arrange the paneer pieces on the wire rack and place the wire rack on a baking tray and grill in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and serve immediately.