Paneer Seekh Kebab

A cottage cheese (paneer) lover’s favourite, Paneer Seekh Kebab, is a gastronomical dish you can’t afford to miss! Made of fresh Shuddh Paneer (cottage cheese), spices, and herbs. This Paneer recipe is quick, juicy, flavourful, and a perfect party snack.

  • Prep Time – 25 mins
  • Cooking Time – 10 mins
  • Serving – 4

Note: This dish can be made in an oven too. Preheat the oven to 240 degrees and place the skewers in a baking tray. Cook them for 12-15 mins.

Ingredients & Measurements :

  • Shuddh Paneer (cottage cheese) (grated) – 400 grams
  • Shuddh Dahi (yogurt) – 50 gms
  • Roasted Chana Dal powder (baby chickpeas) – 1 Tablespoon
  • Ginger – Garlic – Green Chilli paste – 1 Tablespoon
  • Oil – 1 Tablespoon
  • Red Chili Powder – 1/2 Teaspoon
  • Chaat Masala – 1/2 Teaspoon
  • Coriander leaves (chopped) – 1 Tablespoon
  • Garam Masala – 1/2 Teaspoon
  • Cashew Paste – 1 Tablespoon
  • Fresh Cream (malai) – 1 Tablespoon
  • Lemon Juice – 2 Teaspoons
  • Salt to Taste
  • Parantha to serve
  • Onion Rings to serve
  • Green Chutney to serve
  • Cherry Tomato halved to serve
  • Mint Springs to serve

Instructions :

  • Take a large bowl, add Shuddh Paneer (cottage cheese), ginger-garlic-green chilli paste, and roasted chana dal powder and mix well.
  • Now add red chilli powder, chaat masala, garam masala and salt.
  • Add cashew nut paste, Shuddh Dahi (yogurt), coriander leaves, and lemon juice and mix thoroughly.
  • Now divide the mixture into equal portions, pat each portion over satay sticks or skewers, or pat it like a Tikki if both are unavailable.
  • Take a non-stick grill pan and heat the oil in it. Now place the kebabs and cook them, rotating the sides until they get golden brown.
  • Voila, your delicious Paneer Seekh Kebab is ready to serve.

Serving Suggestion :

Have it with parantha or just chutney. Add a kebab over parantha, drizzle some green chutney and lemon juice, garnish with onion rings, mint springs, and some cherry tomato and relish the flavours.