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Paneer hariyali tikka happens to be a very refreshing kind of Indian appetizer that consists of cubed pieces of soft paneer, which have been marinated in a green-colored paste prepared from a combination of herbs like mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, garlic, ginger, and a pinch of yogurt, giving the dish a very unique ‘hariyali’ flavour. After marination, these paneer cubes are shallow-fried using butter, so that they turn crispy on the outside as well as soft inside. Learn the steps to make paneer hariyali tikka at home easily without a tandoor or an oven as described in my simple recipe below.

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Paneer hariyali tikka is a popular Indian starter loved for its fresh green color and herb-based flavor.
It is best served hot with onion rings, lemon wedges, green chutney, or mint dip.

The taste of paneer hariyali tikka is mildly spicy, creamy and earthy.
Other similar recipes are paneer tikka, hara bhara kebab, palak paneer tikka, and malai paneer tikka.

The Ingredients:

200 grams paneer (cut into cubes)
½ cup mint leaves
½ cup coriander leaves
7 cloves garlic
1 piece ginger (half inch size)
2 pieces green chilies
1 tbsp yogurt (Dahi)
Salt to taste
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp butter
½ tsp cooking oil
Chaat masala powder – a bit

My sister-in-law shared this recipe with me while she was actually conducting a small family gathering at home and was making this dish. She shared the details of the dish so aptly that I got the desire to prepare this one. She even shared the steps of the procedure via WhatsApp later the same day. I wrote down all the details in my kitchen diary regarding the green masala mixture as this seemed very apt for my husband and my two sons.

I made it the following weekend to surprise my husband and kids at home. I followed the steps precisely and the outcome was just as I expected – soft paneer cubes marinated and cooked to perfection. The taste was awesome, so said my husband comparing it with those in the restaurants, while my sons could not stop asking for more. It made me feel so happy and lucky to have gotten this quick and easy recipe.

How to Make Paneer Hariyali Tikka? (Step by Step Guide with Images)

Step 1: In a mixie jar, take ½ cup of mint leaves, ½ cup of coriander leaves, 7 cloves of garlic, a piece of ginger (half inch size), 2 pieces of green chilies, 1 tbsp of yogurt (Dahi), salt to taste, and 2 tbsp of water. Grind them into a fine paste and pour it in a bowl.

Step 2: Now, cut 200 grams of paneer into cubes and put them in this paste in the bowl. Mix thoroughly so that each paneer piece is nicely coated with the masala. Keep it aside for about 10 minutes to marinate properly.

Step 3: Now, heat a frying pan and put 2 tbsp of butter in it. When it melts, add ½ tsp of cooking oil in it. Spread it nicely all over the surface of the pan.

Step 4: Put the marinated paneer cubes one by one in the pan, leaving enough space in between to flip them easily. Sprinkle a bit of chaat masala powder over them and let them cook for a minute over a medium flame for about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip each piece carefully and let it cook for another minute or so on this side.

Step 5: Flip the paneer cubes a couple of times until the moisture evaporates and they become dry.

Step 6: Remove the paneer cubes from the pan and transfer them to a plate when the surface turns slightly brown in color.

Step 7: Your tasty and healthy homemade paneer hariyali tikka is ready to enjoy. Serve them hot along with onion rings and lemon wedges with a little bit of chaat masala sprinkled on the top.