Paneer tikka explained

Paneer tikka
Alternate Name:Paneer Soola orChhena Soola
Country:India
Region:Northern India
Course:Hors d'oeuvre
Served:Hot
Main Ingredient:Paneer, spices
Variations:Chicken tikka
National Cuisine:India

Paneer tikka or Paneer Soola[1] or Chhena Soola is an Indian dish made from chunks of paneer/ chhena marinated in spices and grilled in a tandoor.[2] [3] It is a vegetarian alternative to chicken tikka and other meat dishes.[4] [5] [6] It is a popular dish that is widely available in India and countries with an Indian diaspora.[7] [8]

Preparation

Chunks of paneer, a type of fresh cheese, are marinated in spices and are then arranged on a stick with capsicums (bell peppers), onions and tomatoes. These sticks are grilled in a tandoor and the dish is thereafter served hot, seasoned with lemon juice and chaat masala.[9] It is sometimes accompanied by salad or mint chutney.[10] Tikka dishes traditionally go well with mint chutney.[11] The paneer, though tender, has a crisp singe on the surface.[12]

Variations

When paneer tikka is served with a sauce, it is called paneer tikka masala.[13] It is also served in a wrap, as paneer tikka roll, where the paneer tikka is wrapped into an Indian flatbread and served.[2] [14] A variant of paneer tikka is also made as a kebab.[15]

Over the years, there have been several variations, such as Kashmiri paneer tikka, where the paneer is stuffed with chopped almonds and grilled,[16] a variety of Chinese food, paneer tikka masala chow mein,[17] and dosa stuffed with paneer tikka.[18]

International fast-food chains in India have also incorporated paneer tikka into their menus. For example, Pizza Hut and Domino's offer a paneer tikka topping on their pizzas,[19] [20] whereas Subway offers a paneer tikka sandwich[21] and McDonald's has a paneer tikka wrap on its menu.[22] ITC's Bingo brand of potato chips has experimented with a paneer tikka flavour of chips.[23] Prior to that, in 2003, Nestle's Maggi experimented with a ready-to-cook variety of paneer tikka.[24] Other companies also offer spice mixes and ready-to-eat variants of paneer tikka.[25]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paneer Ka Soola Recipe: How to Make Paneer Ka Soola Recipe Homemade Paneer Ka Soola Recipe . 2023-04-10 . recipes.timesofindia.com . en.
  2. Book: Dalal, Tarla. Punjabi Khana. 2007. Sanjay & Co. 978-8189491543. 29.
  3. News: Fine dining on Nizami fare. 20 March 2012. The Hindu. 9 November 2011.
  4. News: Paneer tikka & kali dal at Kwality. 20 March 2012. Daily News and Analysis. 9 August 2008.
  5. Book: Kapoor, Sanjeev. Paneer. 2010. Popular Prakashan. 978-8179913307. 3.
  6. News: Paneer platter. https://web.archive.org/web/20081001035144/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/05/26/stories/2007052652010400.htm. dead. 1 October 2008. 20 March 2012. The Hindu. 26 May 2007.
  7. News: A new avatar. https://web.archive.org/web/20090807095949/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090802/jsp/graphiti/story_11309257.jsp. dead. August 7, 2009. 21 March 2012. The Telegraph. 2 August 2009.
  8. News: In US, Indian cuisines sell like hot curry!. 21 March 2012. The Economic Times. 20 December 2006.
  9. Book: Kapoor, Sanjeev. Punjabi. 2009. Popular Prakashan. 978-8179913116. 13, 14.
  10. Book: Kapoor, Sanjeev. Tandoori Cooking @ Home. 2009. Popular Prakashan. 978-8179913987. 17.
  11. Book: Osbaldeston, Peter. The Palm Spring Diner's Bible. 2007. Pelican Publishing. 978-1589804708. 268.
  12. News: Bombay Brasserie. 20 March 2012. The Houston Chronicle. 14 December 2006.
  13. Book: Jean-Bernard Carillet, Matt Phillips. Ethiopia & Eritrea. 2006. Lonely Planet. 1741044367. 99.
  14. News: A roll at your doorstep. https://web.archive.org/web/20050509081944/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/12/04/stories/2004120402720400.htm. dead. 9 May 2005. 20 March 2012. The Hindu. 4 December 2004.
  15. Book: Khatau, Asha. Epicure's appetisers mocktails and cocktails. 2009. Popular Prakashan. 978-8179914816. 154.
  16. News: Cuisine from the Valley. https://archive.today/20130125124202/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/06/08/stories/2006060800250400.htm. dead. 25 January 2013. 20 March 2012. The Hindu. 8 June 2006.
  17. News: Velly Happy Diwali . https://web.archive.org/web/20130610031204/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-11-02/all-that-matters/27292061_1_diyas-bunny-light-bulbs . dead . 10 June 2013 . 20 March 2012. The Times of India. 2 November 2002.
  18. News: Go for 'dosa'. https://web.archive.org/web/20040331005229/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/04/30/stories/2003043000220400.htm. dead. 31 March 2004. 20 March 2012. The Hindu. 30 April 2003.
  19. News: Punjabi by platter!. https://web.archive.org/web/20130610041235/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-08-31/food-reviews/28157413_1_punjabi-tadka-punjabi-food-punjabi-cuisine. dead. 10 June 2013. 20 March 2012. The Times of India. 31 August 2009.
  20. Book: Bhatia, S.C.. Retail Management. 2008. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. 978-8126909810. 287.
  21. News: Subway plans 12 outlets by March. 20 March 2012. The Economic Times. 15 December 2002.
  22. McCain Wins Fans in India. https://web.archive.org/web/20081107074321/http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/nov2008/gb2008113_673692.htm. dead. November 7, 2008. 20 March 2012. Bloomberg Businessweek. 3 November 2008.
  23. News: 'Bingo!' ITC has finally got it. 21 March 2012. Rediff.com. 1 May 2007.
  24. Book: Jaydeep Mukherjee, Kanwal Nayan Kapil. Case Studies in Marketing. 2011. Pearson Education India. 978-8131756331. 46.
  25. News: Norwegian company Orkla acquires 100% of Rasoi Magic through MTR Foods. 21 March 2012. FNBNews.com. 4 May 2011.

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