Paneer Tacos

Ingredients

For Paneer Tikka:

• 1 cup paneer (cubed)
• 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green – cubed)
• 1 onion (cubed)
• 1 tomato (cubed)
• ½ cup thick curd (dahi)
• 2 tbsp besan (gram flour)
• 2 tbsp hot oil

Spice Mix:

• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• 1 tsp kasoori methi (crushed)
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric (haldi)
• Salt to taste

For Salsa:

• 1 small tomato (finely chopped)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp boiled corn
• A handful of fresh coriander (finely chopped)
• ½ tsp oregano
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt to taste

For Assembly:

• 4 small whole wheat rotis or tortillas
• ½ cup grated cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
• Ghee or butter for roasting

Method – Step by Step

1. Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, mix curd, besan, hot oil, and all the dry spices to form a thick paste.
2. Add paneer and veggies: Add cubed paneer, bell peppers, onion, and tomato. Mix gently to coat well.
3. Marinate: Let it rest for 10–15 minutes for better flavour absorption.
4. Cook the filling: Heat a non-stick pan, add a little oil, and cook the marinated mixture for 8–10 minutes on medium flame until golden and slightly crispy.
5. Make the salsa: In another bowl, mix chopped tomato, onion, corn, coriander, oregano, lemon juice, and salt. Keep it aside.
6. Assemble tacos: Take a roti or tortilla, place the paneer tikka filling in the center, top with 1–2 spoonfuls of salsa, and sprinkle grated cheese.
7. Fold and roast: Fold the roti like a taco. Heat a pan with some ghee or butter and roast the taco on both sides till golden and crispy.
8. Serve hot: Enjoy your desi-style paneer tacos warm, with extra salsa or mint chutney on the side if you like!