Vibrant Indian Paneer Tikka Tacos
Experience a thrilling fusion of flavors with charred paneer marinated in aromatic spices and served in warm tortillas. This unique dish combines the smoky essence of Indian street food with a playful taco format, making it the perfect highlight for Week 43.
In short
Vibrant Indian Paneer Tikka Tacos takes about 30 minutes (15 min prep, 15 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 10 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Paneer cubes500 g
- Plain Greek yogurt250 ml
- Tikka masala curry paste3 tbsp
- Red bell pepper, diced2 stk
- Red onion, sliced1 stk
- Small flour tortillas8 stk
- Fresh cilantro1 bunch
- Fresh mint leaves0.5 bunch
- Lime juice2 tbsp
- Vegetable oil2 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk half of the yogurt with the tikka masala paste. Add the paneer cubes and diced bell peppers, tossing well to coat. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the sauce.
- 2
In a blender, combine the remaining yogurt, fresh cilantro, mint leaves, and lime juice. Pulse until you have a smooth, vibrant green sauce. Season with a pinch of salt to taste.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated paneer and peppers along with the sliced red onions. Fry for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the paneer is golden-brown and slightly charred on the edges.
- 4
Lightly toast the tortillas in a dry pan. Fill each with a generous portion of the tikka paneer mixture and drizzle the fresh mint chutney over the top. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
Questions and answers
How long does Vibrant Indian Paneer Tikka Tacos take?
About 30 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 10 ingredients: Paneer cubes, Plain Greek yogurt, Tikka masala curry paste, Red bell pepper, diced, Red onion, sliced, Small flour tortillas …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
