Dal Tarka Paneer Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Dal Tarka Paneer Tikka

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup chana dal, soaked overnight
  • • 200g paneer, grated
  • • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 2 tbsp gram flour
  • • 1 tsp garam masala
  • • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Boil the soaked chana dal until soft and all the water is absorbed, then drain and mash coarsely.

2
Phase 2

Knead the mashed dal with grated paneer, onion, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, gram flour, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt into a stiff dough.

3
Phase 3

Divide the mixture and shape into small round flat kebabs.

4
Phase 4

Shallow-fry the kebabs in ghee over medium heat until crisp and golden brown on both sides.

5
Phase 5

Serve hot with mint chutney and sliced onion.