Tandoori ‘Paneer’ Tikka
Description
Ingredients
Paneer
Tandoori marinade
Instructions
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If you are making your naan from scratch you will need to do this first
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For the 'paneer' sieve the chickpea flour and tapioca starch into a large bowl.
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Pour in the water and salt and whisk to make a smooth batter, you can use a blender too - lump free zone
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Pour the batter into a heavy bottom pan and cook on low heat, THE KEY IS TO WHISK CONTINUOUSLY, think of it as your arm workout for the day! - remember to use a silicone whisk so you don't scratch your pans!
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Keep stirring for 12-15 minutes, keeping the flame at low heat the whole time - the mixture will start to thicken quickly and continue to thicken as time goes on
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Now, i know it's difficult when you are making something for the first time to really know when it is ready, but TRUST your gut and, also give it a little taste to check it doesn't feel floury in your mouth!..but also don't judge it through this one little bite as it will change a lot in texture after you place it in the fridge!
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Turn off the heat and let it cool for a minute while you coat your hands in oil.
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Use a spatula to place the mix onto an oiled pan and then pat it into a rectangle or squareish shape - I should mention that i have my mothers hands aka i can handle a whole lot of heat on my hands - if you cannot then use the spatula to spread or even place a baking sheet over the top and pat and smooth out with your hands!
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Place in the fridge and let it set for at least 15 minutes until it is stiff.
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Preheat your oven to 400F
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Meanwhile, prepare the tikka marinade by mixing all ingredients in a bowl
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Remove your paneer from the fridge and cut into cubes, to your desired size
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Coat the pieces in the marinade, now you can leave it aside to let the marinade flavors infuse through the pieces but i have placed it straight into the oven and its been great!
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Place the pieces onto greased parchment paper and into the oven for 10-15 minutes or until charred and crispy!!!
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While the little cuties are cooking you can prepare all your sauces or salsa. I usually do my cilantro chutney, yoghurt and mint sauce & mango salsa or pineapple salsa depending on whats in season!!
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NOW IT IS TIMEEE TO ASSEMBLE!!! EEEK SO EXCITED FOR YOU..i usually do it in this order...Naan/wrap/pitta, thick spread of the green chutney, generous drizzle of the yoghurt sauce, a kind portion of the salsa and a few microgreens to top it off. Sometimes i'll add shredded lettuce if i fancy it!
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♡ Say a little prayer, stir in some love, and eat with soooooo soooo sooo much joy! ❤️