Dum Aloo Paneer Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Dum Aloo Paneer Tikka

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

Chef's Menu Description

Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.

Ingredients

  • • 12 baby potatoes, parboiled and peeled
  • • 100g paneer, grated
  • • 2 tbsp cashews, crushed
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • • 1/4 cup thick yogurt
  • • 1 tbsp mustard oil
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Hollow out the parboiled potatoes with a melon baller, keeping the shells intact.

2
Phase 2

Mix the paneer, cashews, half the ginger-garlic paste, and a pinch of salt; stuff the mixture into the potato shells.

3
Phase 3

Coat the potatoes in yogurt mixed with Kashmiri chili powder, garam masala, remaining ginger-garlic paste, and mustard oil; rest 30 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Skewer the potatoes and grill over hot coals, turning often, until the skins char and the potatoes are tender.

5
Phase 5

Brush with melted butter and serve hot with mint chutney.