Guest Recipe Contributor
By Mithi Shukla
Transport your taste buds to the streets of Mumbai with this tantalizing Tandoori Paneer Taco recipe! Bursting with bold Indian flavors, this fusion dish combines the smoky goodness of crispy tandoori-marinated paneer topped with a creamy mint chutney for the perfect cooling-kicking bite. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, these tacos are easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress. Get ready to spice up your taco night with this delicious twist on a classic favorite.
Servings: About 3-4
Prep Time: 10 minutes / Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Creamy Mint Chutney
1 cup of mint leaves
½ cup cilantro
1-2 green chilis (your spice preference)
1 clove of garlic
¼ inch of ginger
1 cup of Greek yogurt
½ tsp of sugar
1 tsp of roasted cumin & salt to taste
Paneer Marinade
3 cups of cubed paneer
½ cup of Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons of tandoori masala
1 teaspoon of cumin
1/2 tablespoon lime juice & salt to taste
Taco Toppings
Small flour tortillas
½ cup of thinly sliced red cabbage
½ cup of diced onion
Cilantro for garnish
Directions
Marinate the paneer: Combine the yogurt, tandoori masala, cumin, and lime juice in a large mixing bowl. Mix well until all the seasonings have combined into a smooth paste
Add paneer and gently mix until all the paneer has been evenly coated
Set aside for 30 mins
Make the creamy mint chutney while paneer marinates
Thoroughly wash mint and cilantro leaves and add them to a blender.
Add ginger, garlic, green chili, 1 tablespoon of the 1 cup of yogurt, salt, sugar, and a splash of water.
Blend for 15 seconds, or until everything has been blended into a smooth paste. (Note: don’t over blend the ingredients because it could cause the chutney to become bitter)
Pour the chutney in a mixing bowl and add the remaining yogurt, roasted cumin, and a splash of water
Mix well until the chutney becomes creamy
Add salt to taste
Pan-fry Paneer: Over a medium heat, add ½ tablespoon of butter
Once the butter has melted, add the marinated paneer and fry the paneer on one side for 5 minutes
Once the paneer has developed a crust on the bottom, flip the paneer to evenly fry the other sides – about 15 minutes
Once the paneer has finished frying, it’s time to assemble your taco!
Lightly heat up a flour tortilla on a clean pan
Add the pan-fried paneer, sliced cabbage, diced onion, a squeeze of lime juice, and the creamy mint chutney. Add a cilantro leaf for garnish.
