Paneer tikka
 Paneer tikka, as served in a restaurant inGoa,India | |
| Alternative names | Paneer Soola or Chhena Soola |
|---|---|
| Course | Hors d'oeuvre |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Northern India |
| Associatedcuisine | India |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Paneer,spices |
| Variations | Chicken tikka |
Paneer tikkaorPaneer Soola[1]orChhena Soolais anIndian dishmade from chunks ofpaneer/chhenamarinated in spices and grilled in atandoor.[2][3]It is avegetarianalternative tochicken tikkaand other meat dishes.[4][5][6]It is a popular dish that is widely available in India and countries with anIndian diaspora.[7][8]
Preparation
[edit]Chunks ofpaneer,a type offresh cheese,are marinated in spices and are then arranged on a stick withcapsicums(bell peppers),onionsandtomatoes.These sticks are grilled in atandoorand the dish is thereafter served hot, seasoned withlemon juiceandchaat masala.[9]It is sometimes accompanied bysaladormint chutney.[10]Tikkadishes traditionally go well with mint chutney.[11]The paneer, though tender, has a crisp singe on the surface.[12]
Variations
[edit]When paneer tikka is served with a sauce, it is calledpaneer tikka masala.[13]It is also served in a wrap, aspaneer tikka roll,where the paneer tikka is wrapped into anIndian flatbreadand served.[2][14]A variant of paneer tikka is also made as akebab.[15]
Over the years, there have been several variations, such asKashmiri paneer tikka,where the paneer is stuffed with choppedalmondsand grilled,[16]a variety ofChinese food,paneer tikka masalachow mein,[17]anddosastuffed with paneer tikka.[18]
Internationalfast-foodchains in India have also incorporated paneer tikka into their menus. For example,Pizza HutandDomino'soffer a paneer tikka topping on theirpizzas,[19][20]whereasSubwayoffers a paneer tikka sandwich[21]andMcDonald'shas a paneer tikka wrap on its menu.[22]ITC'sBingobrand ofpotato chipshas experimented with a paneer tikka flavour of chips.[23]Prior to that, in 2003,Nestle'sMaggiexperimented 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.ISBN978-8179913987.
- ^Osbaldeston, Peter (2007).The Palm Spring Diner's Bible.Pelican Publishing. p. 268.ISBN978-1589804708.
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- ^Jean-Bernard Carillet, Matt Phillips (2006).Ethiopia & Eritrea.Lonely Planet. p. 99.ISBN1741044367.
- ^"A roll at your doorstep".The Hindu.4 December 2004. Archived fromthe originalon 9 May 2005.Retrieved20 March2012.
- ^Khatau, Asha (2009).Epicure's appetisers mocktails and cocktails.Popular Prakashan. p. 154.ISBN978-8179914816.
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- ^"Velly Happy Diwali".The Times of India.2 November 2002. Archived fromthe originalon 10 June 2013.Retrieved20 March2012.
- ^"Go for 'dosa'".The Hindu.30 April 2003. Archived fromthe originalon 31 March 2004.Retrieved20 March2012.
- ^"Punjabi by platter!".The Times of India.31 August 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 10 June 2013.Retrieved20 March2012.
- ^Bhatia, S.C. (2008).Retail Management.Atlantic Publishers & Dist. p. 287.ISBN978-8126909810.
- ^"Subway plans 12 outlets by March".The Economic Times.15 December 2002.Retrieved20 March2012.
- ^"McCain Wins Fans in India".Bloomberg Businessweek.3 November 2008. Archived fromthe originalon November 7, 2008.Retrieved20 March2012.
- ^"'Bingo!' ITC has finally got it ".Rediff.com.1 May 2007.Retrieved21 March2012.
- ^Jaydeep Mukherjee, Kanwal Nayan Kapil (2011).Case Studies in Marketing.Pearson Education India. p. 46.ISBN978-8131756331.
- ^"Norwegian company Orkla acquires 100% of Rasoi Magic through MTR Foods".FNBNews.com.4 May 2011.Retrieved21 March2012.
