Palak Paneer Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Palak Paneer Tikka

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Simmered in a vibrant, velvety purée of fresh garden spinach, garlic, and warming spices, finished with a knob of butter.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups spinach leaves
  • • 1 cup green peas, boiled
  • • 1 boiled potato, mashed
  • • 1/2 cup crumbled paneer
  • • 1 green chili, finely chopped
  • • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 3 tbsp ghee, for shallow-frying

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, refresh in cold water, squeeze dry and chop finely.

2
Phase 2

Mash the boiled peas and potato together with the paneer.

3
Phase 3

Add the spinach, green chili, ginger, garam masala and salt; knead into a firm green dough.

4
Phase 4

Flatten portions between your palms into round tikki kebabs.

5
Phase 5

Shallow-fry in ghee until crisp and browned on both sides.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot with mint chutney.