Paneer tikka

Paneer tikka
Paneer tikka, as served in a restaurant in Goa, India
Alternative namesPaneer Soola or Chhena Soola
CourseHors d'oeuvre
Place of originIndia
Region or stateNorthern India
Associated cuisineIndia
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsPaneer, spices
VariationsChicken tikka

Paneer tikka or Paneer Soola[1] or Chhena Soola is an Indian dish made from chunks of paneer/ chhena marinated in spices and grilled in a tandoor.[2][3] It is a vegetarian alternative to chicken tikka and other meat dishes.[4][5][6] It is a popular dish that is widely available in India and countries with an Indian diaspora.[7][8]

Preparation

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Chunks of paneer, a type of fresh cheese, are marinated in spices and are then arranged on a stick with capsicums (bell peppers), onions and tomatoes. These sticks are grilled in a tandoor and the dish is thereafter served hot, seasoned with lemon juice and chaat masala.[9] It is sometimes accompanied by salad or mint chutney.[10] Tikka dishes traditionally go well with mint chutney.[11] The paneer, though tender, has a crisp singe on the surface.[12]

Variations

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When paneer tikka is served with a sauce, it is called paneer tikka masala.[13] It is also served in a wrap, as paneer tikka roll, where the paneer tikka is wrapped into an Indian flatbread and served.[2][14] A variant of paneer tikka is also made as a kebab.[15]

Over the years, there have been several variations, such as Kashmiri paneer tikka, where the paneer is stuffed with chopped almonds and grilled,[16] a variety of Chinese food, paneer tikka masala chow mein,[17] and dosa stuffed with paneer tikka.[18]

International fast-food chains in India have also incorporated paneer tikka into their menus. For example, Pizza Hut and Domino's offer a paneer tikka topping on their pizzas,[19][20] whereas Subway offers a paneer tikka sandwich[21] and McDonald's has a paneer tikka wrap on its menu.[22] ITC's Bingo brand of potato chips has experimented with a paneer tikka flavour of chips.[23] Prior to that, in 2003, Nestle's Maggi experimented with a ready-to-cook variety of paneer tikka.[24] Other companies also offer spice mixes and ready-to-eat variants of paneer tikka.[25]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Paneer Ka Soola Recipe: How to Make Paneer Ka Soola Recipe | Homemade Paneer Ka Soola Recipe". recipes.timesofindia.com. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  2. ^ a b Dalal, Tarla (2007). Punjabi Khana. Sanjay & Co. p. 29. ISBN 978-8189491543.
  3. ^ "Fine dining on Nizami fare". The Hindu. 9 November 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  4. ^ "Paneer tikka & kali dal at Kwality". Daily News and Analysis. 9 August 2008. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  5. ^ Kapoor, Sanjeev (2010). Paneer. Popular Prakashan. p. 3. ISBN 978-8179913307.
  6. ^ "Paneer platter". The Hindu. 26 May 2007. Archived from the original on 1 October 2008. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  7. ^ "A new avatar". The Telegraph. 2 August 2009. Archived from the original on August 7, 2009. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  8. ^ "In US, Indian cuisines sell like hot curry!". The Economic Times. 20 December 2006. Archived from the original on June 9, 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  9. ^ Kapoor, Sanjeev (2009). Punjabi. Popular Prakashan. pp. 13, 14. ISBN 978-8179913116.
  10. ^ Kapoor, Sanjeev (2009). Tandoori Cooking @ Home. Popular Prakashan. p. 17. ISBN 978-8179913987.
  11. ^ Osbaldeston, Peter (2007). The Palm Spring Diner's Bible. Pelican Publishing. p. 268. ISBN 978-1589804708.
  12. ^ "Bombay Brasserie". The Houston Chronicle. 14 December 2006. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  13. ^ Jean-Bernard Carillet, Matt Phillips (2006). Ethiopia & Eritrea. Lonely Planet. p. 99. ISBN 1741044367.
  14. ^ "A roll at your doorstep". The Hindu. 4 December 2004. Archived from the original on 9 May 2005. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  15. ^ Khatau, Asha (2009). Epicure's appetisers mocktails and cocktails. Popular Prakashan. p. 154. ISBN 978-8179914816.
  16. ^ "Cuisine from the Valley". The Hindu. 8 June 2006. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  17. ^ "Velly Happy Diwali". The Times of India. 2 November 2002. Archived from the original on 10 June 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  18. ^ "Go for 'dosa'". The Hindu. 30 April 2003. Archived from the original on 31 March 2004. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  19. ^ "Punjabi by platter!". The Times of India. 31 August 2009. Archived from the original on 10 June 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  20. ^ Bhatia, S.C. (2008). Retail Management. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. p. 287. ISBN 978-8126909810.
  21. ^ "Subway plans 12 outlets by March". The Economic Times. 15 December 2002. Archived from the original on June 10, 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  22. ^ "McCain Wins Fans in India". Bloomberg Businessweek. 3 November 2008. Archived from the original on November 7, 2008. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  23. ^ "'Bingo!' ITC has finally got it". Rediff.com. 1 May 2007. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  24. ^ Jaydeep Mukherjee, Kanwal Nayan Kapil (2011). Case Studies in Marketing. Pearson Education India. p. 46. ISBN 978-8131756331.
  25. ^ "Norwegian company Orkla acquires 100% of Rasoi Magic through MTR Foods". FNBNews.com. 4 May 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
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