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]
 Paneer tikka, as served in a restaurant in Goa, India | |
| Alternative names | Paneer Soola or Chhena Soola |
|---|---|
| Course | Hors d'oeuvre |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Northern India |
| Associated cuisine | India |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Paneer, spices |
| Variations | Chicken tikka |
Preparation
editChunks 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
editWhen 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]
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See also
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References
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- ^ Kapoor, Sanjeev (2009). Tandoori Cooking @ Home. Popular Prakashan. p. 17. ISBN 978-8179913987.
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- ^ "A roll at your doorstep". The Hindu. 4 December 2004. Archived from the original on 9 May 2005. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ Khatau, Asha (2009). Epicure's appetisers mocktails and cocktails. Popular Prakashan. p. 154. ISBN 978-8179914816.
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- ^ "Go for 'dosa'". The Hindu. 30 April 2003. Archived from the original on 31 March 2004. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "Punjabi by platter!". The Times of India. 31 August 2009. Archived from the original on 10 June 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ Bhatia, S.C. (2008). Retail Management. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. p. 287. ISBN 978-8126909810.
- ^ "Subway plans 12 outlets by March". The Economic Times. 15 December 2002. Archived from the original on June 10, 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "McCain Wins Fans in India". Bloomberg Businessweek. 3 November 2008. Archived from the original on November 7, 2008. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "'Bingo!' ITC has finally got it". Rediff.com. 1 May 2007. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
- ^ Jaydeep Mukherjee, Kanwal Nayan Kapil (2011). Case Studies in Marketing. Pearson Education India. p. 46. ISBN 978-8131756331.
- ^ "Norwegian company Orkla acquires 100% of Rasoi Magic through MTR Foods". FNBNews.com. 4 May 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2012.