Paneer seekh kebab is made with grated paneer mixed with a variety of powdered spices and other ingredients such as cumin seed powder, chaat masala powder, red chili powder, cardamom powder, green chilies and more. Usually, breadcrumbs are used for binding, and the kababs are fried to perfection on a medium to low flame. Learn the easy steps to make paneer seekh kebab at home from my simple recipe.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Paneer seekh kebab is a very popular non-veg snack item.
- Serve them with green chutney, mustard sauce, onion salad, yogurt dip, fresh salad, and lemon wedges.
- Paneer seekh kebab tastes slightly spicy, creamy and earthy.
- Other similar recipes are paneer tikka, paneer masala tikka, hariyali paneer tikka, and malai paneer tikka.
The Ingredients:
To make the paneer seekh kebabs:
- 300 grams paneer (grated)
- 1 tsp chaat masala powder
- ½ tsp cumin seed powder
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala powder
- ¼ tsp regular salt
- ¼ tsp black salt
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder
- 1 tsp Kasuri methi powder (dried fenugreek leaves)
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)
- 1 piece green chili (deseeded and finely chopped)
- ½ tsp ginger (finely chopped)
- 6 tbsp breadcrumbs
To fry the paneer seekh kebabs:
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
I learned how to make paneer seekh kebab from a lady who sells delicious kebabs on a food stall at the roadside every evening in our locality. One day, while ordering a plate for my two kids at home, I watched her make the kebabs very closely. Watching this, she added a few expert tips such as using grated paneer instead of mashing it for the right texture.
I made them at home the next Sunday, and my kids were delighted. My husband, a food critic, said that it tasted just like the ones made by the lady. I felt pleased and satisfied with my effort and thanked the lady for showing me the process to make them. Now, this dish often features as our evening tea-time snack.
How to Make Paneer Seekh Kebab? (Step by Step Guide with Images)
Step 1: Mix 300 grams of grated paneer with 1 tsp of chaat masala powder, ½ tsp of cumin seed powder, 1 tsp of Kashmiri red chili powder, ¼ tsp of garam masala powder, ¼ tsp of regular salt, ¼ tsp of black salt, ¼ tsp of cardamom powder, 1 tsp of Kasuri methi powder (dried fenugreek leaves), 1 tbsp of finely chopped coriander leaves, 1 piece of green chili (deseeded and finely chopped), ½ tsp of finely chopped ginger, and 6 tbsp of breadcrumbs.
Step 2: Shape the seekh kebabs, grease a non-stick frying pan with 1 tbsp of cooking oil, place the kebabs, turn them, and remove them when done.
Step 3: Your tasty and spicy homemade paneer seekh kebab is ready.
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Paneer Seekh Kebab
Ingredients
To make the paneer seekh kebabs:
- 300 grams paneer grated
- 1 tsp chaat masala powder
- ½ tsp cumin seed powder
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala powder
- ¼ tsp regular salt
- ¼ tsp black salt
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder
- 1 tsp Kasuri methi powder dried fenugreek leaves
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
- 1 piece green chili deseeded and finely chopped
- ½ tsp ginger finely chopped
- 6 tbsp breadcrumbs
To fry the paneer seekh kebabs:
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Mix 300 grams of grated paneer with 1 tsp of chaat masala powder, ½ tsp of cumin seed powder, 1 tsp of Kashmiri red chili powder, ¼ tsp of garam masala powder, ¼ tsp of regular salt, ¼ tsp of black salt, ¼ tsp of cardamom powder, 1 tsp of Kasuri methi powder (dried fenugreek leaves), 1 tbsp of finely chopped coriander leaves, 1 piece of green chili (deseeded and finely chopped), ½ tsp of finely chopped ginger, and 6 tbsp breadcrumbs.
- Shape the seekh kebabs, grease a non-stick frying pan with 1 tbsp of cooking oil, place the kebabs, turn them and remove them when done.
- Your tasty and spicy homemade paneer seekh kebab is ready.
